In a speedy and aggressive culture, we need different principles to live by-bravery and insight. The first moment of bravery is building trust in the mind, which we do in meditation. When we know how to create peace in our own mind, we can transform the world.

Enlightened Society is all about nurturing the human spirit - waking up to the goodness, kindness and strength that we already have.

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

The principles of Buddhism have become more commonplace, which is a good thing.

Whatever we do lays a seed in our deepest consciousness, and one day that seed will grow.

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

When the mind is totally present, it is relaxed, nimble, and sensitive. It feels lighter and clearer. It notices everything, but it is not distracted by anything. It is the feeling of knowing exactly where you are and what you are doing.