For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise. China is much bigger, richer, more powerful militarily, and has much better skill in diplomacy. They outdo us in every field. But they have no justice. We have placed our whole faith in truth and in justice. We have nothing else, in principle and in practice.

If you do your practice, it is not possible that you will fail to make progress, although you often do not see the subtle progress at deeper levels. The gurus impart the best of their knowledge, the heart of their teachings, in silence. And when you are in silence within, they communicate with you at that level. Do your practices if you want to make progress.

Self-analysis and self-observation are the keys to progress on the spiritual path. If you do not practice self-observation your decisions will not be the right ones, your conclusions will not be true. You cannot come to accurate self-observation and analysis immediately. It is a gradual process. Peace of mind, complete honesty, and objectivity are essential. When you are able to observe everything that happens in your life with keen awareness and draw inspiration from each action, then you will really be able to grow.

Even a little practice of this dharma (religious rite or righteous action) will save you from great fear (mahato bhayat)' — the colossal sufferings inherent in the repeated cycles of birth and death.

The senses are obstructions; Transcending them by the practice of Praanam and Omkar Kriyas, today, I have to dissolve perfectly. This is the only work for me.

Here is a new spiritual practice for you: don't take your thoughts too seriously.

Having practiced Kriya, one should hold onto the After-effect-poise of Kriya.

Patient and regular practice is the whole secret of spiritual realization. Do not be in a hurry in spiritual life. Do your utmost, and leave the rest to God.

Do not be idle. Practice Kriya. Do not wait for advice to practice Kriya.

Even though you have pain in your legs, you can do it. Even though your practice is not good enough, you can do it.

There is nothing to practice. To know yourself, be yourself. To be yourself, stop imagining yourself to be this or that. Just be. Let your true nature emerge. Don't disturb your mind with seeking.

Practice love on animals first; they react better and more sensitively.

If everyone practiced yoga, pharmacies would have to close.

I say that habit's but a long practice, friend, and this becomes men's nature in the end.

Medical practice is not knitting and weaving and the labor of the hands, but it must be inspired with soul and be filled with understanding and equipped with the gift of keen observation . . .

A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to anyone in a harsh manner. Those who always indulge in faultfinding will never achieve spiritual progress. Do not harm anyone by thoughts, words or deeds. Be compassionate towards all beings. Ahimsa (nonviolence) is the highest dharma (duty).

In the Bhagavad Gita (9:33), the Lord said, "anityam-asukham lokam-imam prapya bhajasva mam." This world is transitory; this we all know. Asukham, there is so much misery and no hope of finding happiness in this world. The only true happiness is in spiritual practice. Hence, the message of the Lord is, “Why do you toil so much in a world where there is no chance of gaining anything?”

What kind of Yoga do you want to practice, the Yoga of getting or the Yoga of giving?... One enslaves, the other liberates.

Food affects the mind. For the practice of any kind of yoga, vegetarianism is absolutely necessary since it makes the mind more pure and harmonious.

Practice the vocabulary of love - unlearn the language of hate and contempt.

The practice of Khecharimudra brings victory over the senses.

If you think you will get something from practicing zazen, already you are involved in impure practice.

I'm a Bhakti, meaning I practice devotional yoga and the heart and love, so I say to people, start with your ego and go down to your heart.