A Heart Full of Peace

“May I quickly attain liberation

We might think of the mind as being like clear, open space. All kinds of things can arise there, but the space itself is not affected.

Opening to suffering is the doorway to compassion;

“There is one thing we always

“If you say that seven hours walk is too long to walk for two families of patients, you’re saying that their lives matter less than some others. And the idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that’s wrong with the world.”

Genuine happiness does not come from accumulating pleasant feelings.

It is important to see compassion as a practice. Sometimes we may feel it, sometimes not. At times, the suffering we encounter may seem too much and we may need to back off, close off a little, to prevent being overwhelmed. At such times, we need to create a space where we can regain our strength and balance. From a place of renewed strength, we ca

I understood that how I feel about someone is up to me, and that my feelings do not ultimately depend on the person, his or her behavior, or the situation.

for the welfare and happiness of all beings.”