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

Firstly, as a Buddhist monk, I hold that violence is not good. Secondly, I am a firm believer in the Gandian ethic of passive resistance. And thirdly, in reality, violence is not our strength.

Not only can I not recall my experiences in my previous lives, sometimes I can't even remember what I did yesterday.

I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a warm heart.

A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.

Let us have that kind of effort from all, except those child or handicapped or too old. But the many people, they sort of have the opportunity to create trouble or to create a good thing, now should think more seriously, should not indulge any work to create more problems.

The past is past, and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands - the future entirely depends on the present. That realization gives you a great responsibility.