We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet.

We are determined not to take as the aim of our life fame, profit, wealth, or sensual pleasure, nor to accumulate wealth while millions are hungry and dying. We are committed to living simply and sharing our time, energy, and material resources with those who are in need.

For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.

We need to be aware of the suffering, but retain our clarity, calmness and strength so we can help transform the situation.

One Buddha is not enough; we need to have many Buddhas.

We all need a place that is safe and wholesome enough for us to return for refuge. In Buddhism, that refuge is mindfulness.

Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful...How can I smile when I am filled with so much sorrow? It is natural--you need to smile to your sorrow because you are more than your sorrow.

By taking a look at your anger it can be transformed into the kind of energy that you need - understanding and compassion.