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.

We humans have come to a crossroads in our history: we can either destroy the world or create a good future.

Shambhala is a Buddhist tradition with its own unique view and approach.

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

The notion of auspiciousness is something positive, something with forward momentum, coming out of our actions.

When we have gone beyond the boundaries of hope and fear, we are able to work with whatever comes our way.

I think there is a tendency for people to become more isolated as they move along a spiritual path. With more development, people get more isolated. Also, as they have more wealth, they get more isolated.