Even modern medical researchers have come to the conclusion that peace of mind is vital for good health.

The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness.

For the rest of your life to be as meaningful as possible, engage in spiritual practice if you can. It is nothing more than acting out of concern for others. If you practice sincerely and with persistence, little by little, step by step you will gradually reorder your habits and attitudes so as to think less about your own narrow concerns and more about others' - and thereby find peace and happiness yourself.

Each individual has a universal responsibility to shape institutions to serve human needs.

As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering.

If a harmonious relationship is established amongst societies and religious beliefs in today's multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural world, then it will surely set a very good example for others.

Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option.