If you expect your life to be full of ups and downs, then your mind will be much more peaceful.

No matter how confused or deluded we may be at the moment, the underlying and essential nature of our being is clear and pure

At certain times, a silent mind is very important, but 'silent' does not mean closed. The silent mind is an alert, awakened mind; a mind seeking the nature of reality.

The mind is very powerful. Therefore, it requires firm guidance. A powerful jet plane needs a good pilot; the pilot of your mind should be the wisdom that understands its nature.

There's a big difference between being able to explain religion intellectually and transforming that knowledge into spiritual experience.

The narrow mind rejects; wisdom accepts.

One action produces a reaction; that is karma.