In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Awareness of death is the very bedrock of the entire path. Until you have developed this awareness, all other practices are obstructed.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness, and greed.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Sleep is the best meditation.
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend—or a meaningful day.
Learn the rules well, so you can break them properly.
You can transplant a heart, but you cannot transplant a warm heart.
