My call for a spiritual revolution is not a call for a religious revolution. Nor is it a reference to a way of life that is somehow otherworldly, still less to something magical or mysterious. Rather it is a call for a radical reorientation away from our habitual preoccupation with self. It is a call to turn toward the wider community of beings with whom we are connected, and for conduct which recognizes others' interests alongside our own.

Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it.

It is important to direct our intelligence with good intentions. Without intelligence, we cannot accomplish very much. Without good intentions, the way we exercise of our intelligence may have destructive results.

The basis of human rights is happy life. Everyone wants to lead a happy life for which we need to have a holistic approach.

I really do not want to carry some kind of party function.

It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is to take action.

Not only is your own happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be.