From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside.

All religions are essentially the same in their goal of developing a good human heart so that we may become better human beings.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

When you engage in fulfilling the needs of others, your own needs are fulfilled as a by-product.

We know that to wage a nuclear war today, for example, would be a form of suicide; or that to pollute the air or the oceans in order to achieve some short-term benefit would be to destroy the very basis for our survival.

When our mind is calm, we’re better able to find peace of mind and live a joyful life.

Each of you should feel that you have great potential and that, with self-confidence and a little more effort, change really is possible if you want it. If you feel that your present way of life is unpleasant or has some difficulties, then don't look at these negative things. See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.