We have to make a sustained effort, again and again, to cultivate the positive aspects within us.

Because the twentieth century was a century of violence, let us make the twenty-first a century of dialogue.

Certain beliefs must accompany every action: One should act without selfishness, cultivate compassion for all living things, and develop respect for others.

The Buddha gave equal opportunities to women. But we, even as followers of Buddha, neglected that.

Today we face many problems. Some are created essentially by ourselves based on divisions due to ideology, religion, race, economic status, or other factors. Therefore, the time has come for us to think on a deeper level, on the human level, and from that level we should appreciate and respect the sameness of others as human beings.

The rationale for loving others is the recognition of the simple fact that every living being has the same right to and the same desire for happiness, and not suffering, and the consideration that you as one individual are one life unit as compared with the mulititude of others in their ceaseless quest for happiness.

Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.