Obviously being relaxed doesn't mean that you make no effort.

Yes, times are not good, but when were times good? This is samsara.

From the point of view of the relative world, merit is very important.

In fact there are beautiful people in this world doing incredibly selfless acts over and over and over. Dedicating their lives completely for the welfare and happiness of others.

It's very important to realize that every person that you meet, everything that you do, with the right attitude and a little awareness and skillful means - we can transform everything - all our joys and sorrows.

We don't always need to be sitting at the foot of the teacher, but from time to time we need someone who can overview us and give us direction.

We have produced many of our problems through our confused mental states.