This Is The Central Principle Of Meditation:

By Removing That Which Is Petty And Self-seeking, We Bring Forth All That Is Glorious And Mindful Of The Whole.

In The Confucian Tradition Is A Simple Formula That Appeals To Me Deeply: 'if There Is Righteousness In The Heart, There Will Be Beauty In The Character. If There Is Beauty In The Character, There Will Be Harmony In The Home. If There Is Harmony In The Home, There Will Be Order In The Nation. If There Is Order In The Nation, There Will Be Peace In The World.' I Urge Everyone To Reflect Deeply On These Words, As Simple As They Are Profound.

Our Deepest Need Is For The Joy That Comes With Knowing We Are Of Genuine Use To Others.

Imagine A Hot Tub For The Mind. That Is What Meditation Is; It Can Bathe Your Mind In Relaxing Thoughts.

Don't Think The Purpose Of Meditation Is To Go Deep Into Consciousness, Wrap A Blanket Around Yourself, And Say, 'how Cozy! I'm Going To Curl Up In Here By Myself; Let The World Burn.' Not At All. We Go Deep Into Meditation So That We Can Reach Out Further And Further To The World Outside.