When invitation come, then I inquire just to see new place or seeing just the one sort of family, then not much interest.

Cats, dogs, and some I mean, birds, many species of mammals, they also have the sort of potential to show affection firstly because of the biological factor.

Compassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you.

I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue with them combined. Hypocrisy!

Whatever forms of meditation you practice, the most important point is to apply mindfulness continuously, and make a sustained effort. It is unrealistic to expect results from meditation within a short period of time. What is required is continuous sustained effort.

Compassion seems to be the greatest power.

Children are our greatest untapped resource.