The deep root of failure in our lives is to think, 'Oh how useless and powerless I am.' It is essential to think strongly and forcefully, 'I can do it,' without boasting or fretting.

If we see pride among people who have no idea about Dharma, it is understandable. However, if afflictive emotions and haughtiness are present among Dharma practitioners, it is great disgrace to practice

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

If others are happy, we will be happy. If others suffer, ultimately we all suffer.

Sometimes, whether a desire is excessive or negative depends on the circumstances or society in which you live in.

My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit of reconciliation. However, I believe that a human being, without religious faith, can be a very good person - sincere, a good heart, having a sense of concern for others - without belief in a particular religious faith.

Basically, from the viewpoint of real human value we are all the same.