We cannot overcome anger and hatred simply by suppressing them. We need to actively cultivate the antidotes: patience and tolerance.

Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness .

Whether we love humanity or not, we must realize that we are part of it. My future depends entirely on the future of humanity, and so I am compelled to take care of humanity. That is why being compassionate is actually in my own best interest. And a symptom of my own peace of mind is that I can share comfort with others around me.

Anger may bring extra energy, but it eclipses the best part of our brain: its rationality. The energy of anger is almost always unreliable.

I think that ethical behaviour is another feature of the kind of inner discipline that leads to a happier existence.

True spirituality is a mental attitude you can practice at any time.

I am a simple Buddhist monk.