More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.

The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings.

In most cases, my visits to the West are for promotion of human values and religious harmony.

The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.

The truly good gaze upon everything with love and understanding.

We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.

Each of us has the potential to contribute... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world.