There are two kinds of happiness - the temporary pleasure derived primarily from material comfort alone and another more enduring comfort that results from the thorough transformation and development of the mind. We can see in our own lives that the latter form of happiness is superior because when our mental state is calm and happy, we can easily put up with minor pains and physical discomforts. On the other hand, when our mind is restless and upset, the most comfortable physical facilities do not make us happy.

Happiness is a state of mind. With physical comforts if your mind is still in a state of confusion and agitation, it is not happiness. Happiness means calmness of mind.

Compassion, forgiveness, these are the real, ultimate sources of power for peace and success in life

If you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life’s inevitable difficulties disturb you less.

There is nothing I can't live without. I learned this attitude when I was a child.

Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find peace of mind. Then, when I meet people, I think of them as long term friends; I don't regard others as strangers.

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