Whatever the intellectual quality of the education given our children, it is vital that it include elements of love and compassion, for nothing guarantees that knowledge alone will be truly useful to human beings.

All forms of violence, especially war, are totally unacceptable as means to settle disputes between and among nations, groups and persons.

Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.

Even secular humanism has great spiritual resources; it is almost like a religion to me.

Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because -realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop greater resolve to put an end to the causes of suffering and the unwholesome deeds which lead to suffering. And it will increase your enthusiasm for engaging in the wholesome actions and deeds which lead to happiness and joy.

If you shift your focus from oneself to others, and think more about others' well-being and welfare, it has an immediate liberating effect.

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