In this talk from the Mahabodhi Society, Bhante shares a simple but powerful truth: “Think right and be happy; think wrong and suffer.” He explains that all our actions—through body, speech, and mind—begin with our thoughts. Referring to verses from the Dhammapada, Bhante shows how a mind filled with anger or negativity leads to suffering, just like a cart follows the ox that pulls it. But when the mind is pure and filled with good thoughts, happiness naturally follows, like a shadow that never leaves. He reminds us that our karma—our intentional actions—shapes our future, and we have the power to create a better life by training our minds. Bhante encourages everyone to keep their minds pure, peaceful, and kind, saying that true and lasting happiness comes from within. He ends by offering blessings for all beings to be happy, peaceful, and well.