We only think about the difficult people and the horrible things that happen. That's what gets all the media attention.

Meditation is a way to take us to a deeper level of awareness.

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

When I was in retreat I just did my meditation sessions and, in-between, reading and things I had to do.

The Tibetans have many teachings on how to die, consciously, and how to remain in the clear light, and it works. You can see it working, and they can stay in that state for hours, days, or weeks.

It takes a tremendous amount of merit to meet with the dharma - especially if you have an interest in it.

Buddha activity doesn't mean radiating light and elevating yourself up a thousand feet in the air. That's not the point. The point is, as Zen is always saying - and Tibetans understand this also very well - every activity becomes perfect Buddha activity.