Helping others is not limited to providing food, shelter, and so forth, but includes relieving the basic causes of suffering and providing the basic causes of happiness.

Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.

My overriding belief is that it is always possible for criminals to improve and that by its very finality the death penalty contradicts this.

Too much of a self-centered attitude creates mistrust and suspicion in others, which can in turn lead to fear. But if you have more of an open mind, and you cultivate a sense of concern for others' well-being, then, no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep your inner peace.

When a certain community is destroyed, in reality it destroys a part of all of us. So there should be a clear recognition that the entire humanity is just one family. Any conflict within humanity should be considered as a family conflict. We must find a solution within this atmosphere.

Happiness in simplicity can be achieved with a flexible mindset and nine hours sleep each night.

Only through kindness and love can peace of mind be achieved.