Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still.

Suffering increases your inner strength. Also, the wishing for suffering makes the suffering disappear.

Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence that reduce stress and anxiety, whereas anger and hatred come from frustration and undermine our sense of trust. Because of ignorance, many of our problems are our own creation. Education, however, is the instrument that increases our ability to employ our own intelligence.

But when it comes to democratic political parties, I prefer that monks and nuns not join them - in order to ensure proper democratic practice.

The more you nurture a feeling of loving kindness, the happier and calmer you will be.

A mind that is characterized by unrest will not be tranquil even in the presence of great calm.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.