I usually say the aim of life is to be happy. Our existence is based on hope. Our life is rooted in the opportunity to be happy, not necessarily wealthy, but happy within our own minds. If we only indulge in sensory pleasure, we'll be little different from animals. In fact, we have this marvellous brain and intelligence; we must learn to use it.

There is nothing I can't live without. I learned this attitude when I was a child.

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation

There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape from these four mountains of birth, old age, sickness and death.

As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvelous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced by warm-heartedness can be very constructive. In this context we need to appreciate the value of having moral principles.

Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep satisfaction.

When you engage in fulfilling the needs of others, your own needs are fulfilled as a by-product.