I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion.

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

If we don't understand phenomena, we are more likely to do things to harm ourselves and others.

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

The world will be changed by western women.

The development of a kind heart, or feeling of closeness for all human beings, does not involve any of the kind of religiosity we normally associate with it...It is for everyone, irrespective of race, religion or any political affiliation.

Today we understand that the future of humanity very much depends on our planet, and that the future of the planet very much depends on humanity.