Just as we take for granted the need to acquire proficiency in the basic academic subjects, I am hopeful that a time will come when we can take it for granted that children will learn, as part of the curriculum, the indispensability of inner values: love, compassion, justice, and forgiveness.

Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.

The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.

As human beings, we are only able to survive in dependence upon the co-operation, help and kindness of other fellow humans.

People should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion. Even secular humanism has great spiritual resources; it is almost like a religion to me.

Compassion is a mental quality that can bring us true lasting inner peace and inner strength.

Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.