Perhaps our teachings seem less religious and more technical, like psychology, so they are easier for secular people to use.

If we don't understand phenomena, we are more likely to do things to harm ourselves and others.

Once a year go somewhere you have never been before.

I think that ethical behaviour is another feature of the kind of inner discipline that leads to a happier existence.

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

Although you can find certain differences among the Buddhist philosophical schools about how the universe came into being, the basic common question addressed is how the two fundamental principles-external matter and internal mind or consciousness-although distinct, affect one another. External causes and conditions are responsible for certain of our experiences of happiness and suffering. Yet we find that it is principally our own feelings, our thoughts and our emotions, that really determine whether we are going to suffer or be happy.

I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation.