I am increasingly convinced that the time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics beyond religion altogether.

Every human action, whether it has become positive or negative, must depend on motivation.

We must have a pure, honest, and warm-hearted motivation, and on top of that, determination, optimism, hope, and the ability not to be discouraged. The whole of humanity depends on this motivation.

Our prime purpose in life is to serve others.

Compassion, forgiveness, these are the real, ultimate sources of power for peace and success in life

In our own case, we don't consider the loss of a monastery or a monument the end of our entire way of life. If one monastery is destroyed, sometimes it happens.

We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha`s own words must be rejected.