If nuns begin getting more empowered, where does that leave us?

When we read history we find that in all ages people have thought, this is the dark age.

In the beginning especially, we won't realize we're changing.

For any practice to work, the mind which is meditating on the object must merge. Often they are facing each other. One has to become completely absorbed, then the transformation will occur.

Women are fully capable of doing everything.

We only think about the difficult people and the horrible things that happen. That's what gets all the media attention.

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.