Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately avoid violence and adopt methods to solve the problem through peaceful means. That is real peace.

Each of us has the potential to contribute... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world.

The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life.

Initially, terrorism was a certain mixture of politics, economics, and religion. Now, it seems that terrorism is more individual and done to avenge personal grudges. So there are two kinds of terrorism.

Awareness of death is the very bedrock of the entire path. Until you have developed this awareness, all other practices are obstructed.

With genuine love and compassion, another person's appearance or behavior has no affect on your attitude.

Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.