Vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition.

Whatever life presents us, our response can be an expression of our compassion.

In our usual mind state, we are continually activating the process that in Buddhist terminology is known as 'bhava,' which literally means 'becoming.' In this space of becoming, we are subtly leaning forward into the future, trying to have security based on feeling that we can hold on, we can try to keep things from changing.

My earliest experiences in meditation were in a context of intensive retreats.

By prizing heartfulness above faultlessness, we may reap more from our effort because we're more likely to be changed by it.

If you go deeper and deeper into your own heart, you'll be living in a world with less fear, isolation and loneliness.

Everyone loses touch with their aspiration, and we need the heart to return to what we really care about. All of this is based on developing greater lovingkindness and compassion.