When we are using this term 'basic goodness,' we are talking about our inherent completeness.

It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor-the determining factor of success and happiness is contentment.

One of the characteristics of every great teacher I've known is tremendous exertion. It's interesting: You may see them as spiritual people or compassionate people, but the driving force is that incredible exertion - and their ability to sustain it.

I hope you will attain enlightenment. I am here to tell you that you already have! But you don't know... The difference between the Buddha and us is the confidence in knowing that he was enlightened.

People sometimes don't like organized situations. Sometimes people need to be left alone more. Sometimes people need environmental support.

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?

Poetry is a language for when you can't quite write prose about something, you can't quite say it, but if you do a poem, it kind of gets to the point.