When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect.

Blessings don’t come from outside, but from within. Whatever blessings we receive are the result of our own efforts and positive actions.

Some people, sweet and attractive, and strong and healthy, happen to die young. They are masters in disguise teaching us about impermanence.

I am simply just one monk. That's all.

The very purpose of our life is happiness, which is sustained by hope. We have no guarantee about the future, but we exist in the hope of something better. Hope means keeping going, thinking, ‘I can do this.’ It brings inner strength, self-confidence , the ability to do what you do honestly, truthfully and transparently.

Compassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you.