I pray for all of us, oppressor and friend, that together we succeed in building a better world through human understanding and love, and that in doing so we may reduce the pain and suffering of all sentient beings.

But when it comes to democratic political parties, I prefer that monks and nuns not join them - in order to ensure proper democratic practice.

It is important to pray for peace. . . But you must also take actions to make that happen. Every single day.

Even within one person, yesterday and today, there are differences. We must look at a deeper level.

The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.

The more we are concerned for the well being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.

The mind is key. If anything should be considered a god, so to speak, it is the mind, not money. A healthy positive mind is the utmost priority. But if we were to reverse the order of these priorities, what would happen? I find it hard to imagine how a person with great wealth, bad health, no friends, and no peace of mind could feel even slightly happy.