Wherever we are and whatever we're doing, we're either conscious, or we're not.

I don't think I've changed anything, but I hope that by my talks I have encouraged people in their practice. That's as much as any of us can do.

Look at your own potential. Don't overestimate your capabilities and push too hard, or underestimate them and use that as an excuse to be lazy.

Women are fully capable of doing everything.

My body is not good for prostrations.

There are certain people who people think are enlightened. The problem with the word enlightenment is what you mean by it.

Keep your practice very simple and don't be too ambitious.