Just entering into the dharma and taking refuge and bodhisattva vows is a tremendous amount of merit, but we need more and more and more.

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

You have to recharge your batteries.

In Dharma practice, the most important thing is to be very sincere.

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

The dharma is the most precious thing in the world and we should put it at the center of our hearts and transform our whole lives into dharma practice. Otherwise, at the time of death, we will look back and say, now what was all that about? If we truly want to benefit others and ourselves, we have to do it. No excuses.

Once one has understand what is Buddhadharma, what is not Buddhadharma, and once one has had enough view to see the different approaches, then it's important to really look at what speaks to one's heart.