I am a simple Buddhist monk.

Love and compassion benefit both ourselves and others. Through kindness to others, your heart and mind will be peaceful and open.

I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.

Out of 6 billion humans, the troublemakers are just a handful.

Every human action, whether it has become positive or negative, must depend on motivation.

Sin contains its own judgement and punishment.

If we wish to ensure everyone’s peace and happiness we need to cultivate a healthy respect for the diversity of our peoples and cultures, founded on an understanding of this fundamental sameness of all human beings