In this century we have made remarkable material progress, but basically we are the same as we were thousands of years ago. Our spiritual needs are still very great.

The highest happiness is when one reaches the stage of liberation, at which there is no more suffering.

Spirituality actually must be above politics. Or some other sort of business.

If we can refrain from harming others in our actions & words, we can start to give serious attention to actively doing good.

I pray for all of us, oppressor and friend, that together we succeed in building a better world through human understanding and love, and that in doing so we may reduce the pain and suffering of all sentient beings.

A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.