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.

Auspicious coincidence is the right thing happening at the right time.

Certain teachers have tremendous amounts of experience. They are articulate, and they give wonderful discourse. But at some point along the road, they themselves learned from and studied a book.

The bones and tendons of the mind are mindfulness and awareness. Mindfulness is the mind’s strength, and awareness is its flexibility. Without these abilities, we cannot function. When we drink a glass of water, drive a car, or have a conversation, we are using mindfulness and awareness.

I think we are very environmental people. We need to be supported environmentally. Books very much have that imprint on the mind.

Being human is a precious situation, and we shouldn't waste time in useless activities.

The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.