Firstly, as a Buddhist monk, I hold that violence is not good. Secondly, I am a firm believer in the Gandian ethic of passive resistance. And thirdly, in reality, violence is not our strength.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

I believe in justice and truth, without which there would be no basis for human hope

My enemy is my greatest teacher.

Smile if you want a smile from another face.

Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.

Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option.