We need to be sincere in our practice, but at the same time we can't take ourselves too seriously.

People should find what approach really speaks to them, and then do it. Obviously, better with a good teacher, who can help you on the path. But in any case, basic principles.

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

In a monastic setting, if someone doesn't want to obey the rules and just wants to live the way they've always lived as a lay person, then why did they become ordained? They have no sense that they have to give something up to gain so much.

You see people swimming, and you think, oh, how wonderful to swim. But most people stand on the edge swaying back and forth, afraid to jump. They don't think they can swim.

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

If you just follow your inner calling, then you just go ahead.