Even when we speak of selflessness, the mind goes to "me." We think, "I'm selfless," but everything is selfless.

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

Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness.

Initially, you have to live a period where you are developing your attitude. I would consider that a meditation: determining what you want to do. You have a period where you meditate and you get the strength.

What is amazing is how stuck people are in their own habits. It is really hard to get people out of their habits. But once they shift, it also is amazing how rapid the progress can be.

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

You need to become more genuine to who you are. So, people pushing you can help take you to the level where you really understand the principles and enter them into action.