The way to accomplish happiness in the world is to do meaningful work in one’s own life with a positive motivation that sees all people and all traditions as equal.

17th Karmapa

from the book Heart Advice of the Karmapa

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Further quotes from the book Heart Advice of the Karmapa:

• The Essence of the Buddhist teachings
• A reminder to myself
• Compassion is the root of all practice
• Importance of meditation
• Becoming independent practitioners
• Intention
• Nurturing the principle of benefiting others
• Practicing love and compassion in an impartial way
• Jealousy
• Buddha’s Travels
• Having confidence and trust in ourselves and in our teacher