"I grew up in a time of war. There was destruction all around—children, adults, values, a whole country. As a young person, I suffered a lot. Once the door of awareness has been opened, you cannot close it. The wounds of war in me are still not all healed. There are nights I lie awake and embrace my people, my country, and the whole planet with my mindful breathing," p. 5.

"The Buddha said many times, 'My teaching is like a finger pointing to the moon. Do not mistake the finger for the moon,'" p. 17.

"Our suffering is us, and we need to treat it with kindness and nonviolence. We need to embrace our fear, hatred, anguish and anger. 'My dear suffering, I know you are there. I am here for you, and I will take care of you.' We stop running from our pain...