by Elaine Greywalker

People say that the Buddha’s teaching is right, but it is impossible to practice in society. They say things like “I’m young, so I don’t have the opportunity to practice, but when I’m old I’ll practice.” Would you say “I’m young, so I don’t have time to eat, but when I get older I’ll eat”?

—Ajahn Chah

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by Elaine Greywalker

Whatever path our activity takes, if our intention is to make ourselves useful to others, there is a good chance our conduct will be useful; whereas activities generally considered to be good, such as the practice of religion, risk causing more harm than good if they are not motivated by a desire to help our fellow beings.

— His Highness the Dalai Lama