I just want to live as a simple Buddhist monk, but during the last thirty years I have made many friends around the world and I want to have close contact with these people. I want to contribute to harmony and peace of mind, for less conflict. Wherever the possibililty is, I'm ready. This is my life's goal.

True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.

The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.

A positive future cannot emerge from the mind of anger of despair

The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart.

Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make real peace? World peace through hatred and force is impossible.

When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.