If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being, temporary. To be human is basic.

God exists or God does not exist. Leave it for us. Your task is to learn how to live peacefully.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

There should be a balance between material and spiritual progress, a balance achieved through the principles based on love and compassion.

Happiness can be achieved through training the mind.

We consider that the lives of all beings are just as precious as our own, and through this we develop a sense of concern for others.

Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.