I am confident that the next century will be better than this one.

We human beings are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others’ actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others’ activities. For this reason, it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others.

I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a warm heart.

Meditation may also be thought of as a technique by which we diminish the force of old thought habits and develop new ones.

To me there is no difference whether president, beggar, or king.

Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.

When we face problems or disagreements today, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. Dialogue is the only appropriate method. One-sided victory is no longer acceptable. We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others.