If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.

Ultimately, the reason why love and compassion bring the greatest happiness is simply that our nature cherishes them above all else. The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence.

I hope that at this moment you are thinking of yourself as a human being rather than as an American, Asian, European, African, or member of any particular country. These loyalties are secondary.

Prayer alone will not make a happy life. A happy life must be built. You must act.

Anger and hatred are the real enemies that we must confront and defeat, not the 'enemies' who appear from time to time in our lives.

Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.

The enemy is the necessary condition for practicing patience.