Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.

Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.

If you want change, create the causes.

China has to go along with world trends. That's democracy, liberty, individual freedom. China sooner or later has to go that way. It cannot go backward.

Dangerous consequences will follow when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we believe in God or karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion.

Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep satisfaction.

I consider non-violence to be compassion in action. It doesn’t mean weakness, cowering in fear, or simply doing nothing. It is to act without violence, motivated by compassion, recognising the rights of others.