Unlike physical progress, which is subject to natural restrictions, the qualities of the mind can be developed limitlessly.

Basically, therefore, we should approach others openly, recognizing each person as another human being just like ourselves. There is not much difference between us all.

If you the owner of the dog, really showing not just food but real affection, then dog very much appreciate. Isn't it?

Just as we take for granted the need to acquire proficiency in the basic academic subjects, I am hopeful that a time will come when we can take it for granted that children will learn, as part of the curriculum, the indispensability of inner values: love, compassion, justice, and forgiveness.

From one point of view we can say that we have human bodies and are practicing the Buddha's teachings and are thus much better than insects. But we can also say that insects are innocent and free from guile, where as we often lie and misrepresent ourselves in devious ways in order to achieve our ends or better ourselves. From this perspective, we are much worse than insects.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

Computers make me totally blank out.