I think in many ways narrow minded-attitudes lead to extreme thinking.

We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha`s own words must be rejected.

The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth.

If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others.

The truly good gaze upon everything with love and understanding.

The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.

Compassion suits our physical condition, whereas anger, fear and distrust are harmful to our well-being. Therefore, just as we learn the importance of physical hygiene to physical health, to ensure healthy minds, we need to learn some kind of emotional hygiene.