The most essential thing in life is to establish an unafraid, heartfelt communication with others.

All too often people come to meditation in the hope of extraordinary results, like visions, lights, or some supernatural miracle. When no such thing occurs, they feel extremely disappointed. But the real miracle of meditation is more ordinary and much more useful. . . .

Death is like a mirror in which the true meaning of life is reflected.

Real devotion is an unbroken receptivity to the truth. Real devotion is rooted in an awed and reverent gratitude, but one that is lucid, grounded, and intelligent.

The whole of meditation practice can be essentialized into these 3 crucial points: Bring your mind home. Release. And relax!

Above all, be at ease, be as natural and spacious as possible. Slip quietly out of the noose of your habitual anxious self, release all grasping, and relax into your true nature.

Let the sky outside awake a sky inside your mind.