Ultimately one must abandon the path to enlightenment. If you still define yourself as a Buddhist, you are not a buddha yet.

An important characteristic of calm abiding meditation is to let go of any goal and simply sit for the sake of sitting. We breathe in and out, and we just watch that. Nothing else.

Ideally the ultimate retreat is to retreat from the past and the future to always remain in the present.

As long as we are mindful and aware, no one practice is better than another.

Don't even think for a moment that you are not going to die.

Dream big, but do not fall asleep.

The writing begins when you've finished. Only then do you know what you're trying to say.

How many years can some people exist before they're allowed to be free.

No section of the American populace has been more completely deceived by the forces interested in keeping the truth from the people than America's youth.

She who has never lov'd, has never liv'd.

Eagerness to please attracts bullies and bores.

When you are grateful to the rain, do not forget also the clouds! When appreciating something, be fair enough also to appreciate the sources that created it!

I do appreciate every single dollar I earn.

I've learned to never expect or require performances that exceed the player's ability. If they just equal their ability, that's what you want.

I am perfectly confident that the man who does not spend hours alone with God will never know the anointing of the Holy Spirit.