Unlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot regroup and launch a comeback once it has been destroyed from within.

If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.

I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.

I do not see any reason why animals should be slaughtered to serve as human diet when there are so many substitutes. After all, man can live without meat.

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.

I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion.