I sometimes feel tremendous compassion and helplessness.

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

Our thinking can create liberation or it can create imprisonment. It depends on how we use our mind.

We have met with the dharma. Many of us have met with teachers. We do have some idea of what to do and how to practice. And we should not be lazy.

The Buddha himself said, "I still use conceptual thinking, but I'm not formed by it." And that's the Buddha.

As my lama always told me, I learned that I practice better when I'm by myself.

Distraction is the main problem for us all - what the Buddha called the monkey mind. We need to tame this monkey mind.