Our only reliable source of strength is the goodness of our hearts. Our only foundation for coming to terms with the suffering of the times is our innate need to be decent human beings.

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

Fundamentally, Buddhism is for the awakenment and benefit of beings. So, you can't say, "Oh, you can't have it because you're not ready for it." That goes against the fundamental principle.

The most outrageous thing we can do in this world is to accept what happens and fly with it.

It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor-the determining factor of success and happiness is contentment.

After you run, there's a sense of accomplishment; you feel like your life is meaningful. It's a moment of clarity.

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