We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier, his or her family is happier; if families are happy, neighborhoods and nations will be happy. By transforming ourselves we can change our human way of life and make this a century of compassion.

What we do and think in our own lives, then, becomes of extreme importance as it effects everything we're connected to.

The more you nurture a feeling of loving kindness, the happier and calmer you will be.

I just want to live as a simple Buddhist monk, but during the last thirty years I have made many friends around the world and I want to have close contact with these people. I want to contribute to harmony and peace of mind, for less conflict. Wherever the possibililty is, I'm ready. This is my life's goal.

Just as compassion is the wish that all sentient beings be free of suffering, loving-kindness is the wish that all may enjoy happiness.

You are the people who are shaping a better world. One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion.

I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance.