One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others.

The more you think about your own self, the more self-centred you are, the more trouble even small problems can create in your mind. The stronger your sense of 'I', the narrower the scope of your thinking becomes; then even small obstacles become unbearable. On the other hand, if you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life's inevitable difficulties disturb you less.

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.

The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness.

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.

We share the earth not only with our fellow human beings, but with all the other creatures.