Compassion is concern of others' well being.

What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful.

Those who like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other religious traditions, I would like to say, 'Please practice your own religion seriously and sincerely.' And to non-believers, I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.

We are beset by problems and if we look for their source, we find they arise because of our selfishness, because we tend to pursue our own interests at the expense of others. Our various religious traditions exist to help us reduce these problems. They all teach ways to overcome suffering through cultivating love and compassion, tolerance, patience and contentment.

We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.

To seek solitude like a wild animal. That is my only ambition.

Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.