Peace and negativity cannot coexist just as light and darkness cannot coexist.

One learns the art of dying by learning the art of living: how to become master of the present moment.

The Buddha never taught a sectarian religion; he taught Dhamma - the way to liberation - which is universal.

The only conversion involved in Vipassana is from misery to happiness, from bondage to liberation.

I am against conversion (to Buddhism). In my speech at UN, the first thing I said was that I am for conversion, but not from one organised religion to another, but from misery to happiness, from bondage to liberation.

Real wisdom is recognizing and accepting that every experience is impermanent. With this insight you will not be overwhelmed by ups and downs. And when you are able to maintain an inner balance, you can choose to act in ways that will create happiness for you and for others. Living each moment happily with an equanimous mind, you will surely progress toward the ultimate goal of liberation from all suffering.

If we can develop the ability to be aware of the present moment, we can use the past as a guide for ordering our actions in the future, so that we may attain our goal.