Gratitude is something you show in relation to others.

Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation

Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided.

The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and responsibility to build a better humanity. This means developing warm-heartednes s in this very life, here and now. So, do whatever work you do, but ask yourselves now and then, 'How can I contribute to human beings being happier and more peaceful?'

There should be a spirit of dialogue. Whenever we see any disagreements, we must think how to solve them on the basis of recognition of oneness of the entire humanity. This is the modern reality.

I always emphasize that it is much safer and better to keep one's own religious faith. The other major religions are thousands of years old and have long traditions.