One scientist had discussions about love and compassion. Usually, he felt irritation. After our meeting, for some months, anger never come.

We are beset by problems and if we look for their source, we find they arise because of our selfishness, because we tend to pursue our own interests at the expense of others. Our various religious traditions exist to help us reduce these problems. They all teach ways to overcome suffering through cultivating love and compassion, tolerance, patience and contentment.

Sensory experience does not offset the intense pain or pleasure we feel on a mental level; it may distract us, but doesn't overcome it. On the other hand, if we have peace of mind, even negative experiences do not upset us. Peace of mind is also good for our physical health. Medical experts have found that anger, hatred and fear eat into our immune system. Being calm and relaxed is better for our physical well-being.

Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.

People need to climb the mountain not simple because it is there But because the soulful divinity needs to be mated with the spirit.

Forget the failures. Keep the lessons.

I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect.