Being Peace: Classic teachings from the world's most revered meditation master

We must practice in a way that removes the barrier between practice and non-practice.

When we get angry, we have to produce awareness: “I am angry. Anger is in me. I am anger.” That is the first thing to do. In the case of a minor irritation, the recognition of the presence of the irritation, along with a smile and a few breaths will usually be enough to transform the irritation into something more positive, like forgiveness, unders

“Learn to look at other beings with the eyes of compassion”

“a cross between a cloud, a snail, and a piece of heavy machinery—a true religious presence.”

We who have eyes capable of seeing many forms and colors are often unhappy. If we want to practice, we can go out and look at leaves, flowers, children, and clouds, and be happy. Whether or not we are happy depends on our awareness. When you have a toothache, you think that not having toothache will make you very happy. But when you don’t have a to

When we have a light bulb, for the light to concentrate on our book, we need a lamp shade to keep the light from dispersing, to concentrate the light so that we can read the book more easily. The practice of concentration is like acquiring a lamp shade to help us concentrate our mind on something.

The problem is not to do a lot, but to do it correctly. If you do it correctly, you become kinder, nicer, more understanding and loving. When we practice sitting or walking we should pay attention to the quality and not the quantity.

We can be good swimmers, but can we be a river and experience the fears and hopes of a river?

“Calming, Smiling, Present moment, Wonderful moment.”