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.

Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path.

If a problem can be solved it will be. If it can not be solved there is no use worrying about it.

True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love and compassion, and by eliminating anger, selfishness and greed.

As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept will occur as long as I remain in this earthly existence. Knowing that I cannot escape it, I see no point in worrying about it. I tend to think of death as being like changing your clothes when they are old and worn out, rather than as some final end. Yet death is unpredictable: We do not know when or how it will take place. So it is only sensible to take certain precautions before it actually happens.

The 20th century was the century of war and blood. The 21st century is the century of dialogue.

Spend some amount of time alone everyday.