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

Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness.

In meditation we are continuously discovering who and what we are.

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.

Shambhala does have unique teachings, as do many Buddhist traditions. For example, certain teachings within Shambhala have to do with raising the personal windhorse, or the energy of the individual, so a person has good fortitude to be able to live a good life.

Our power comes not from suppressing others but from uplifting them.

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?