The bones and tendons of the mind are mindfulness and awareness. Mindfulness is the mind’s strength, and awareness is its flexibility. Without these abilities, we cannot function. When we drink a glass of water, drive a car, or have a conversation, we are using mindfulness and awareness.

Auspicious coincidence is the right thing happening at the right time.

If we can feel confident in our goodness, it will illuminate our life and society

I think we are very environmental people. We need to be supported environmentally. Books very much have that imprint on the mind.

It seems we all agree that training the body through exercise, diet, and relaxation is a good idea, but why don't we think about training our mind?

You have people who are good at English but don't have the training in Buddhism or Shambhala, or they have the training but are not good in English. Getting that mixture is really rare.

It's one thing to have the attitude of enlightenment and another thing to act in an enlightened way, which is conduct or activity.