Remember that you don't have to like or admire someone to feel compassion for that person. All you have to do is wish for that person to be happy.

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu

The Buddha’s last words instructed us to be heedful—to see our actions as important and to keep that importance in mind at all times.

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Searching all directions with one's awareness, one finds no one dearer than oneself. In the same way, others are fiercely dear to themselves. So one …

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Don't be a slave to style. Don't take more from the world than you're willing to give back. And learn to undo the perceptions-so heavily promoted by …

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu

The desire for true happiness is nothing to feel ashamed about.

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu

The key to maintaining your inspiration in the day-to-day work of meditation practice is to approach it as play—a happy opportunity to master practic…

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu

The teaching on karma starts with the principle that people experience happiness and sorrow based on a combination of their past and present intentio…

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu