Meditation is a cyclical process that defies analysis, but demands acceptance.

Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change, and all patterns alter.

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

Seeking is endless. It never comes to a state of rest; it never ceases.

True giving is a thoroughly joyous thing to do. We experience happiness when we form the intention to give, in the actual act of giving, and in the recollection of the fact that we have given. Generosity is a celebration. When we give something to someone we feel connected to them, and our commitment to the path of peace and awareness deepens.

The embodiment of kindness is often made difficult by our long ingrained patterns of fear & jealousy.

One of the primary conditions for suffering is denial. Shutting our mind to pain, whether in ourselves or others, only ensures that it will continue. We must have the strength to face it without turning away. By opening to the pain we see around us with wisdom and compassion, we start to experience the intimate connection of our relationship with all beings.