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My work has been in the field of engaged Buddhism. That is my own practice, which began in 1965 that formed the base for the work I was doing in the civil rights and anti-war movement.

I grew up in a mostly Buddhist environment.

Tibetan Buddhism had an enormous impact on me.

Spiritual teachers and artists that have opened the eye of wisdom for the world, and visionary community builders, have influenced my work.

I have always had a mystical attitude toward inspiration. That's my nature.

I don't think my work is about the spiritual life, but it certainly touches on it.

I'm a Buddhist.

When asked if I consider myself Buddhist, the answer is, Not really. But it's more my religion than any other because I was brought up with it in an intellectual and spiritual environment. I don't practice or preach it, however.

When I first was exposed to Buddhism in the mid-1960s, I said it was so practical and utterly pragmatic. That's what attracted me to Buddhism.

I get inspiration from my everyday life.