Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-al ready-are.

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.

We need an approach to ethics which makes no recourse to religion and can be equally acceptable to those with faith and those without.

When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.

I appreciate any organization or individual people who sincerely make an effort to promote harmony between humanity, and particularly harmony between the various religions. I consider it very sacred work and very important work

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.