There are wars, there's pestilence, there are plagues, there is corruption in religious circles, corruption in the government, when was it not?

The Dharma is a very, very special and precious thing. The more you practice it, the more you will realize this.

With sincerity from the depths of your heart to do the best you can, just keep going and don't worry too much that you're not Milarepa or Rechungpa.

I think it's a meritorious action to become a monk, provided that your motivation is pure.

One thing in the Buddhadharma is that we are not our body, we are not our gender.

The answer lies within ourselves. If we can't find peace and happiness there, it's not going to come from the outside.

Try to develop some genuine love and compassion, some real caring for others.