In the past, the respect people had for religion meant that ethical practice was maintained through a majority following one religion or another. But this is no longer the case. We must therefore find some other way of establishing basic ethical principles.

For change to happen in any community, the initiative must come from the individual.

To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else.

Human beings will continue to deceive and overpower one another. Basically, everyone exists in the very nature of suffering, so to abuse or mistreat each other is futile. The foundation of all spiritual practice is love. That you practice this well is my only request.

Spend some time alone every day.

All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret.

Sometimes, whether a desire is excessive or negative depends on the circumstances or society in which you live in.