World economies are always so tenuous and we are subject to so many losses in life, but a compassionate attitude is something we can always carry with us.

When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefiting others, one needs to be engaged, involved. This is action out of compassion.

All forms of violence, especially war, are totally unacceptable as means to settle disputes between and among nations, groups and persons.

Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return to a calm state of mind. Compassion is not just being kind to your friend. That involves attachment because it is based on expectation. Compassion is when you do something good without any expectations - based on realizing that "the other person is also just like me".

We may be different races and religions but we are all part of the same human family

Our business is to be happy.

The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.