We're always given the message that our potential is so limited, which is so sad. Actually, our potential is infinite.

I have made a vow to attain Enlightenment in the female form - no matter how many lifetimes it takes.

The big lamas coming from Tibet, Ladakh, India - everywhere - have been very friendly. But I don't figure in their world. For one thing, being Western puts you outside the limits. A token female doesn't hurt - there's only one.

Just because someone is very charismatic, it doesn't mean that they're genuinely qualified.

It takes a tremendous amount of merit to meet with the dharma - especially if you have an interest in it.

The thing to do in this lifetime is to create more merit.

Wherever we are and whatever we're doing, we're either conscious, or we're not.