True happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish.

Shambhala existed in Tibet and has been continued over the years, and now it is in the West. At its core, it is very much dedicated to the basic theme of benefiting others.

We can't hire out our own inner work, but we can do the manual labor with delight and decency.

For a lot of us, the opposite of auspicious coincidence is obstacles. Life usually is a mixture of both, but as we begin to exhibit exertion, more and more auspiciousness happens.

What distinguishes Shambhala is its intention of trying to create a society based upon certain principles. So, Shambhala's focus is not just on the individual, but on society as a whole.

The self-assured strength that grows from knowing that we already have what we need makes us gentle, because we are no longer desperate.

This is bravery: using the challenge of daily life to sharpen our mind and open our heart.