In my childhood, I had a religious assistant who always told me, if you can really laugh with full abandonment, it's very good for your health.

Different people describe me in a different ways. Some describe me as the living Buddha. Nonsense. Some describe me as 'God-king.' Nonsense. Some consider me as a demon or a wolf in Buddhist robes. That also, I think nonsense.

Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings.

One has to try to develop one's inner feelings, which can be done simply by training one's mind. This is a priceless human asset and one you don't have to pay income tax on!

I think there's every reason this 21st century will be much happier.

Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them.

Sometimes religion becomes yet another source for more division and even open conflict. Because of that situation, I feel the different religious traditions have a great responsibility to provide peace of mind and a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among humanity.