We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.

As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all Beings.

Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

The source of peace is within us; so also the source of war. And the real enemy is within us, and not outside. The source of war is not the existence of nuclear weapons or other arms. It is the minds of human beings who decide to push the button and to use those arms out of hatred, anger or greed.

The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine world peace can be achieved. In this the importance of individual responsibility is quite clear; an atmosphere of peace must first be created within ourselves, then gradually expanded to include our families, our communities, and ultimately the whole planet.