If we cut speed and relax with what’s going on in our life right now, kindness and patience will naturally come about.

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.

Each of us holds human destiny in our hands. It will be completely determined by how the mind feels about itself.

A lot of people talk about the spirituality of Buddhism, and it is a spiritual discipline. But in Shambhala there also is a notion that you have to be synchronized with both heaven and earth.

What is my great wish and intention, is to make a base of compassion and to encourage people to work to shift the energy.

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

As the conceptual, material world increases its hold on us, and inanimate objects become more lifelike, we humans must become more human. Open hearts, kindness and care-these are our most precious gifts.