We all have our own karma and so different teachers will be meaningful to different students.

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

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

There is a tremendous rise now in feminine awareness and wishing for equality, equal opportunities.

There are wonderful beings in this world.

The real spiritual power is enabling beings to realize the nature of the mind. That's the power of Buddha activity.

If you become a monk because it's an easy life, because you're going to be fed, and sheltered and people will respect you, then that is not a very meritorious motivation.