Piyawadana

I am not, I will not be. I have not, I will not have. This frightens all children, And kills fear in the wise. Nāgārjuna

Just as it is known That an image of one's face is seen Depending on a mirror But does not really exist as a face, So the conception of "I" exists Dependent on mind and body, But like the image of a face The "I" does not at all exist…

“Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment." Atisa

“Give gain and victory to others. Take loss and defeat upon yourself." Atisa

"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. You’ll feel it only if you’re attentive."

Mental activity is like a deadly venomous cobra. If we don't interfere with a cobra, it simply goes its own way. Even though it may be extremely poisonous, we are not affected by it. We don't go near it or take hold of it, and so it doesn't…

I believe that at every level of society - familial, tribal, national and international - the key to a happier and more successful world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an…

Basically, we all cherish tranquility. For example, when spring comes, the days grow longer, there is more sunshine, the grass and trees come alive and everything is fresh. People feel happy. In autumn, one leaf falls, then another, then…

The Buddha did not teach that parents reveal the world to their children; he taught that they reveal a world. It might be clearer to say that they present a world. What they transmit, whether they intend it or not, is their view of the…

“With the ever growing impact of science on our lives, religion and spirituality have a greater role to play reminding us of our humanity. There is no contradiction between the two. Each gives us valuable insights into the other. Both…