Many people think spirituality has nothing to do with success or accomplishing - that it's something you do with removal, with leaving the world.

Caring for others is the basis of worldly success.

I write about whatever is timely - whatever is happening at the time for me - with what the expressive feeling is.

When people say that meditation makes them calm, they are often referring to this stability of the mind. A stable mind creates the foundation for a happier and more contented person.

Meditation practice is relevant because in meditation our conceptual mind relaxes and we can feel who we are at heart.

Being fooled into trying to make things work out for 'me' is called samsara.

As a leader, people push you. They really want to keep pushing you until you get aggressive. Then they say, "Oh, see, it doesn't work."