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.

We can't hire out our own inner work, but we can do the manual labor with delight and decency.

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.

Running and meditation are very personal activities. Therefore they are lonely. This loneliness is one of their best qualities because it strengthens our incentive to motivate ourselves.

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

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

If we are going to live in a society, there has to be an attitude where people really do care for others.