Without inner peace it is impossible to have world peace.

We believe in self creation. That's why Buddhists believe in the Four Noble Truths.

I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion.

Someone else's action should not determine your response.

Afflictive emotions - our jealousy, anger, hatred, fear - can be put to an end. When you realize that these emotions are only temporary, that they always pass on like clouds in the sky, you also realize they can ultimately be abandoned.

The right way to deal with mental unhappiness must be within the mind too. On an emotional level, anger, fear and worry bring unhappiness. Scientists say they eat into our immune system. On the other hand, we are also equipped with a sense of affection and compassionate concern for the well-being of others.

From that viewpoint, America, free country, democratic country, so more opportunity. Still is more sort of Alive. This is my feeling.