Non-violence means dialogue, using our language, the human language. Dialogue means compromise; respecting each other’s rights; in the spirit of reconciliation there is a real solution to conflict and disagreement. There is no hundred percent winner, no hundred percent loser—not that way but half-and-half. That is the practical way, the only way.

Let us cultivate love and compassion, both of which give life true meaning. This is the religion I preach. It is simple. Its temple is the heart. Its teaching is love and compassion. Its moral values are loving and respecting others, whoever they may be. Whether one is a lay person or a monastic, we have no other option if we wish to survive in this world.

On occasions when u feel most hopeless, u must take powerful effort. We must persist in face of failure.

A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility

Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.

If we want to save the world, we must have a plan. But no plan will work unless we meditate.

From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside.