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 think governments can't do much.

If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.

If your mind is scattered, it is quite powerless.

So long as we are under the control of disturbing emotions, real happiness is hard to find.

Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering.

It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.