The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings.

It is important to understand that counterproducti ve actions of body, speech and mind do not arise of their own accord, but spring up in dependence on our motivation. Faulty states of mind give rise to faulty actions. To control negative physical and verbal actions, we need to tame our minds.

It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

A mind wishing to benefit other people and other sentient beings is the very basis of peace and happiness.

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

The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work.