The 20th century was the century of war and blood. The 21st century is the century of dialogue.

In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

If you help others with sincere motivation and sincere concern, that will bring you more fortune, more friends, more smiles, and more success. If you forget about others' rights and neglect others' welfare, ultimately you will be very lonely.

I am not promoting Buddhism. I am promoting human values.

It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.

The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.

The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger, and so on, are human-created problems which can be resolved through human effort, understanding and the development of a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. We need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and the planet we share.