Those who are without compassion cannot see what is seen with the eyes of compassion.

The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself.

The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.

Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment.

Without suffering, there's no happiness. So we shouldn't discriminate against the mud. We have to learn how to embrace and cradle our own suffering and the suffering of the world, with a lot of tenderness.

Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.