I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect.

By setting our motivation strongly in the morning when our mind is fresh and clear, we are much more likely to remember it during the day and act with that intention

I always emphasize that it is much safer and better to keep one's own religious faith. The other major religions are thousands of years old and have long traditions.

Peace… starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us.

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

It does not matter whether you are a theist or atheist, what matters is sincerity, forgiveness, and compassion.

...it becomes clear that, given our diversity, no single religion satisfies all humanity. ... And since the majority does not practice religion, I am concerned to try to find a way to serve all humanity without appealing to religious faith.