We all come from different worlds. We all have different stories. We all have different life-teachers. And yet, on a fundamental level, we are all similar. When we can set aside our differences we are more capable of seeing those things we have in common and feeling empathetic to others. …

When we are able to get to our heart, when we are able to operate from our Buddha life-condition, we are able to connect with others and more effectively communicate and share our Buddhist beliefs and merits.