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

Peace of mind is the basis of a healthy body and a healthy mind; so peace of mind, a calm mind, is very, very important.

What is the purpose of life? I believe that the purpose of life is to be happy.

We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences. According to Shantideva, enemies are really good for us as we can learn a lot from them and build our inner strength.

An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too.

I am a simple Buddhist monk.

Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.