Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.

Children are our greatest untapped resource.

Those who like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other religious traditions, I would like to say, 'Please practice your own religion seriously and sincerely.' And to non-believers, I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.

Religion is like going out to dinner with friends. Everyone may order something different, but everyone can still sit at the same table.

When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new.

Do something that scares you every day. You have nothing to lose but fear itself.

I do not understand men. They spend their lives to use their health to make money and then they spend their money to restore their health.