When you see your own desire to be happy, you can't avoid seeing the same desire in others.

The expectations you bring to meditation practice are often the greatest obstacles you will encounter.

The mind is the source of all experience, and by changing the direction of the mind, we can change the quality of everything we experience.

When you transform your mind, everything you experience is transformed.

Practice is personal; no two people's experiences are alike.

You don't want to block your thoughts, emotions, and so on; nor do you want to chase after them. If you chase after them, if you let them lead you, they begin to define you, and you lose your ability to respond openly and spontaneously in the present moment. On the other hand, if you attempt to block your thoughts, your mind can become quite tight and small.

Any daily activity can be used as an opportunity for meditation.