Good human qualities-honesty, sincerity, a good heart-cannot be bought with money, nor can they be produced my machines, but only by the mind itself. We can call this the inner light, or God's blessing, or human qualitity. This is the essence of mankind.

Religion is like going out to dinner with friends. Everyone may order something different, but everyone can still sit at the same table.

Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.

The development of a kind heart, or feeling of closeness for all human beings, does not involve any of the kind of religiosity we normally associate with it...It is for everyone, irrespective of race, religion or any political affiliation.

If you contribute to other peoples happiness, you will find the true meaning of life. The key point is to have a genuine sense of universal responsibility

To combat hatred directed toward a person, a Buddhist cultivates loving kindness toward that person.

The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.