In the modern world, the interests of a particular community can no longer be considered to lie within the confines of its own boundaries.

It is important to pray for peace. . . But you must also take actions to make that happen. Every single day.

Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.

Helping others is not limited to providing food, shelter, and so forth, but includes relieving the basic causes of suffering and providing the basic causes of happiness.

Like anyone else, I too have the potential for violence; I too have anger in me. However, I try to recall that anger is a destructive emotion. I remind myself that scientists now say that anger is bad for our health; it eats into our immune system. So, anger destroys our peace of mind and our physical health. We shouldn’t welcome it or think of it as natural or as a friend.

When we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems

I do not understand men. They spend their lives to use their health to make money and then they spend their money to restore their health.