I've often said that the seventh paramita should be a sense of humor, so we don't take ourselves too seriously.

The power of thought is extremely powerful.

In India many people come to discuss things with me. I sometimes say that half of them come saying, "I have a problem, I want to find a teacher." The other half say, "I have a problem because I have a teacher!" So it's not so simple.

Develop confidence in your innate qualities and believe that these qualities will be brought to fruition.

You can certainly learn how to rest in the nature of the mind.

If you don't find that people find you're easier to live with than you were before, if you don't find that your heart is feeling warmer toward others and if your negative emotions are not getting any better, then there's something wrong. That is always the touchstone of the Dharma practice.

As women become more educated and confident, they can start adding their voice.