Media people should have long noses like an elephant to smell out politicians, mayors, prime ministers and businessmen. We need to know the reality, the good and the bad, not just the appearance.

An ethical act is one which does not harm others' experience or expectation of happiness.

A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware.

As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvelous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced by warm-heartedness can be very constructive. In this context we need to appreciate the value of having moral principles.

More often than not, anger is actually an indication of weakness rather than of strength.

Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.

I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives.