The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.

I feel that compassionate thought is the most precious thing there is. It is something that only we human beings can develop. And if we have a good heart, a warm heart, warm feelings, we will be happy and satisfied ourselves, and our friends will experience a friendly and peaceful atmosphere as well. This can be experienced community to community, country to country, continent to continent.

It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.

The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren't born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities - warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful - happier.

I think when religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism - as well as Christianity and Judaism - were founded, at that time societies were generally male-dominated. So, therefore this social notion also influenced religion.

Medical science begin to notice for good health, peace of mind, self-confidence, optimism is something very important. And also preventive measure.

One can overcome the forces of negative emotions, like anger and hatred, by cultivating their counter-forces, like love and compassion.