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

From the point of view of emptiness, there is neither being nor non-being, but we're not on the point of view of emptiness, we're on the point of view of our relative being.

We have to know what is Buddhadharma and what is not Buddhadharma. It needn't go on forever. You don't have to spend 18 years at it. But still, a basic and uncompromised understanding of Buddhist principles is important. Very basic: the three signs of being, the four noble rruths, karma, and so on.

People talk over and over about bodhichitta, but so often their heart is quite cold.

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

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

Actually we've got countless lifetimes, so relax.