The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.

The more contact we have with one another and the more we come to understand each other's values, the greater will be our mutual respect.

The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful in developing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood; a warm feeling of love and compassion for others.

If you shift your focus from oneself to others, and think more about others' well-being and welfare, it has an immediate liberating effect.

Because we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister.

The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger, and so on, are human-created problems which can be resolved through human effort, understanding and the development of a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. We need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and the planet we share.

Kindness is the key to peace and harmony in family life.