We should develop a deep appreciation for all the we have, and not waste it, otherwise we'll die with deep regrets.

Obviously the dharma is every breath we take, every thought we think, every word we speak, if we do it with awareness and an open, caring heart.

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

I'd say look at the teacher's students. Do you want to be like them? If you see a good and harmonious sangha, and if they're practicing well and are good people with good hearts, then you have a cause for trust.

There are wonderful beings in this world.

If we want to be musicians, dancers or sportspeople, we can download a certain amount and watch DVDs and read books, but in the end we need someone to assess us and give us personal instruction. The two go together.

I have made a vow to attain Enlightenment in the female form - no matter how many lifetimes it takes.