Even if only a few individuals try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves, and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others, they will have a positive influence in their community.

Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path.

For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist; it's absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart - then no problem.

If the Dalai Lama joins one party, then that makes it hard for the system to work.

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

We need an approach to ethics which makes no recourse to religion and can be equally acceptable to those with faith and those without.

The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work.