I started practicing with him, and he just started getting better. He's a great learner.

I get it from my dad. He's always been there pushing me, telling me when I messed up and how I can do better.

We're like brothers. He's probably the closest friend I've ever made in my life.

At first, I was really, really angry about the whole situation. Especially when we started practicing. That was very frustrating at first. But I realized I still needed to get something out of it ...

The meditation traditions I started and have continued practicing have all emphasized inclusivity: anyone can do this who is interested.

A lot of the momentum we started, he has allowed to flounder,