The basic teaching of Buddhism is the teaching of transiency, or change.

To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.

The one who grasps at existence suffers in samsara, while the one who grasps at non-existence will find no liberation.

The victorious ones have said that emptiness is the relinquishing of all views. Those who are possessed of the view of emptiness are said to be incurable.

The first step toward faith is to admit that we don't know everything.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

In the moment of pure noting, there is no self - only the knowing and the known.

When the heart is still, it can be kind. When the mind is still, it can see clearly.

One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.

In meditation, we are continuously discovering who and what we are.

When concentration is developed, wisdom arises. When wisdom arises, one becomes disenchanted with the five aggregates.

The path of awakening is not about becoming who we think we should be, but about unbecoming who we are not.

Intrinsically all living beings are Buddhas, just as ice and water are of the same substance.

Faith is the firm foundation, diligence the supporting pillar, and wisdom the roof of the house of practice.

The path is not about moving from one place to another. It's about recognizing where we already are.

When we rest in awareness, we discover a peace that is always present, regardless of circumstances.

The essence of the spiritual journey is the uncovering of what is always already present.

The best way to solve a problem is to help someone else solve their problem.

Live in joy, in love, even among those who hate. Live in joy, in health, even among the afflicted. Live in joy, in peace, even among the troubled. Look within, be still.

Compassion is not just about being kind to others. It's about being kind to ourselves as well.

Our defilements are like tame tigers. If you feed them, they're tame. If you stop feeding them, they'll eat you up.

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.

Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.

Enlightenment is not about becoming something special, but about realizing what we already are.

When I run from suffering, it follows me. When I face suffering with equanimity, it runs from me.

Be happy at the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.

Like a fine flower, beautiful to look at but without scent, fine words are fruitless in a man who does not act in accordance with them.

The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort.

The dharma is not in the books. If you want to find the dharma, look in your mind.

Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.

When you note pain, you should not dwell on the thought, "I feel pain." Simply recognize the presence of pain.

Mind training is based on the idea that two opposite mental factors cannot happen at the same time.

Panic is a gateway to wisdom. When we learn to stay present with our panic, it becomes our teacher.