I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology. All that is necessary is for each of us to develop our good human qualities.

There is...a tendency to think of the spiritual life as primarily introspective, divorced from the concerns of everyday life....Faith that does not translate into actions is no faith at all.

Delusions are states of mind which, when they arise within our mental continuum, leave us disturbed, confused and unhappy. Therefore, those states of mind which delude or afflict us are called 'delusions.'

More often than not, anger is actually an indication of weakness rather than of strength.

I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.

Happiness can be achieved through training the mind.