Happiness is a state of mind. With physical comforts if your mind is still in a state of confusion and agitation, it is not happiness. Happiness means calmness of mind.

Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute.

Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from having a compassionate attitude, we need to make a concerted effort to develop compassion.

If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.

I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion.

The real troublemakers are anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred. With them, problems cannot be solved. Though we may have temporary success, ultimately our hatred or anger will create futher difficulties. Anger makes for swift solutions. Yet, when we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better.

Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.