I have never been any place where I was not first invited. And upon invitation, if I feel that there is potential for making some contribution to humanity, I will comply in spite of being tired.

The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger.

As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering.

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

All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity.

Love, compassion and concern for others are real sources of happiness. If you have these in abundance, you will not be disturbed even by the most uncomfortable circumstances. If you nurse hatred, however, you will not be happy even in the lap of luxury. Thus, if we really want happiness, we must widen the sphere of love. This is both religious thinking and basic common sense.

The three types of misery are the misery of suffering, the misery of change, and pervasive misery.