Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute.

Wisdom and inner peace must be created by yourself.

I think governments can't do much.

I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue with them combined. Hypocrisy!

If there were really serious consequences if I did not accept, then of course I would do whatever was necessary. But in general I really prefer some freedom.

Instead of harboring fear and suspicion we need to think of other people not as ‘them’ but ‘us’.

Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them.