Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering.

There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. And, of course, there are Christian monks and nuns who already use Buddhist methods in order to develop their devotion, compassion, and ability to forgive.

Inner darkness, which we call ignorance, is the root of suffering. The more inner light that comes, the more darkness will diminish. This is the only way to achieve salvation or nirvana.

My own view, which does not rely solely on religious faith or even on an original idea, but rather on ordinary common sense, is that establishing binding ethical principles is possible when we take as our starting point the observation that we all desire happiness and wish to avoid suffering.

My overriding belief is that it is always possible for criminals to improve and that by its very finality the death penalty contradicts this.

If we want spiritual development, the practice of patience is essential.

I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture.