Even within one person, yesterday and today, there are differences. We must look at a deeper level.

Each of us in our own way can try to spread compassion into people's hearts. Western civilizations these days place great importance on filling the human brain with knowledge, but no one seems to care about filling the human heart with compassion. This is what the real role of religion is.

Our every action has a universal dimension, a potential impact on others' happiness.

Our purpose in life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we simply desire contentment.

In daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love, compassion and kindness, then reflect on the disadvantages of anger. Such continuous contemplation, the growing appreciation of love, has the effect of reducing our inclination towards hatred and increasing our respect for love. By this means even anger can be diminished.

One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others.

There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of the most important factors is human compassion and affection: a sense of caring.