As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.

If science proves facts that conflict with Buddhist understanding, Buddhism must change accordingly. We should always adopt a view that accords with the facts.

All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity.

A compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. As a result, you make more genuine friends and the atmosphere around you is more positive, which gives you greater inner strength. This inner strength helps you spontaneously concern yourself with others, instead of thinking only about yourself.

When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves.

As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore part of our responsibility toward others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier, than we found it.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.