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

When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefiting others, one needs to be engaged, involved. This is action out of compassion.

Women have the capacity to lead us to a more peaceful world with compassion, affection, and kindness.

Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.

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.

Chinese people themselves, they really want change.

A mind wishing to benefit other people and other sentient beings is the very basis of peace and happiness.