The Art of Living: mindful techniques for peaceful living from one of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders

As soon as we have compassion, loving-kindness, and understanding, we naturally have a strong motivation to act and to help.

True peace work requires a spiritual dimension—the practice of peace.

As we learn to handle our suffering, we are learning to generate moments of nirvana.

Once there is understanding, releasing fear and anger becomes possible.

It is thanks to my Dharma body that I have been able to survive, and not only survive but overcome all these difficulties, and grow and transform through them.

This fear may be silently haunting us, driving our thoughts, words, and actions without us knowing

Our body is non-local.

Each one of us has to be our true self: fresh, solid, at ease, loving, and compassionate. When we are our true selves, not only do we benefit, but everyone around us profits from our presence.

Happiness is not something that arrives in a package in the mail. Happiness does not fall out of the sky. Happiness is something we generate with mindfulness.

Every one of us can speak and listen with compassion.