Meditation is a way to take us to a deeper level of awareness.

We're not lowly sinners, we're not worthless beings. We are something jewel-like and beautiful.

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.

The power of thought is extremely powerful.

This is a time that calls for extreme restraint. In a world of outright aggression and violence there can be no winners. To respond to violence with counter-violence only throws oil on the fire.

If you don't find that people find you're easier to live with than you were before, if you don't find that your heart is feeling warmer toward others and if your negative emotions are not getting any better, then there's something wrong. That is always the touchstone of the Dharma practice.

We shouldn't be too naïve, or taken in by charisma.