I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means might appear different the ends are the same.

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

By setting our motivation strongly in the morning when our mind is fresh and clear, we are much more likely to remember it during the day and act with that intention

Compassion, forgiveness, these are the real, ultimate sources of power for peace and success in life

Without mutual tolerance emerging as the foundation, terrible situations like those of Tibet and Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Rwanda, can never be effectively improved.

The more we think of others, the happier we are. The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel.

All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.