I think many monks hesitate to change things.

From the point of view of the relative world, merit is very important.

We don't always need to be sitting at the foot of the teacher, but from time to time we need someone who can overview us and give us direction.

Obviously the dharma is every breath we take, every thought we think, every word we speak, if we do it with awareness and an open, caring heart.

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

It's interesting that in those countries like Taiwan or Korea, where nuns are given equal opportunities for study and practice, they also develop great social awareness.

Tibetans are great with meritorious practices.