Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.

If there were really serious consequences if I did not accept, then of course I would do whatever was necessary. But in general I really prefer some freedom.

My hope and wish is that one day, formal education will pay attention to what I call 'education of the heart'.

One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others. When we succeed in this, we find that the scale of our own problems diminishes. This is not to say we should ignore our own needs altogether, but rather that we should try to remember others' needs alongside our own, no matter how pressing ours may be

What unites all beings is their desire for happiness.

In pluralistic, democratic societies, there is the freedom to adopt the religion of your choice. This is good. This lets curious people like you run around on the loose!

Looking at the pattern of our existence from birth to death, we can see the way in which we are fundamentally nurtured by other's affection.