The purpose of life is to be happy.

We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.

I want to say, without hesitation, the purpose of our life is happiness.

If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function properly.

One country ... one ideology, one system is not sufficient. It is helpful to have a variety of different approaches ... We can then make a joint effort to solve the problems of the whole of humankind.

Humanity happy, I get benefit. Humanity in state of trouble, or violence, I cannot escape from that.

When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot.