We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the planet.

I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes causes confusion. You must value your tradition and honor your own religion.

Without mutual tolerance emerging as the foundation, terrible situations like those of Tibet and Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Rwanda, can never be effectively improved.

Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and look back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.

One can overcome the forces of negative emotions, like anger and hatred, by cultivating their counter-forces, like love and compassion.

Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflective in all our thoughts and actions

All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal.