We can learn the art of fierce compassion - redefining strength, deconstructing isolation and renewing a sense of community, practicing letting go of rigid us-vs.-them thinking.

Every small positive change we make in ourselves repays us in confidence in the future.

The mind is like a wild monkey, jumping here and there. But through meditation, we learn to see whatever arises in our mind with more spaciousness and clarity.

We need the courage to learn from our experience and the wisdom to be willing to change and grow.

Our task is not to seek for love but to find all the barriers within ourselves that we have built against it.

Forgiveness is not a moral issue. It's a power issue. When we hold onto grievance and resentment, we are giving our power away.

The force of the kindness of others is so strong, we can't possibly measure it.

Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it.

What we learn about the world is colored by the way we approach it.

Generosity generates its own enthusiasm. We don't have to force ourselves to be generous; we just need to start.

The Buddha's teachings are not about abandoning our lives but about bringing the fullness of our attention to our lives.

Metta is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world.

Real happiness comes from having an unshakable connection to the deep wellspring of peace and happiness that is not dependent on external conditions.

Meditation is not about getting rid of thoughts; it's about changing the way we relate to them.

The cultivation of loving-kindness is the thread that runs through all Buddhist teachings.

Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice. Your mindfulness will only be as robust as your capacity to ground your attention in the present moment.

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change, and all patterns alter.

The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.

True happiness is born of letting go of what is unnecessary.