Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually trust develops... If you always showing bad face and beating, how can you develop friendship?

From the scientific view, the theory of karma may be a metaphysical assumption -- but it is no more so than the assumption that all of life is material and originated out of pure chance

Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.

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

Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing the mind but they cannot completely ignore their physical needs. It is for this reason that I have always stressed the importance of combining both mental and the material approach to achieving happiness for humankind.

A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing the world.

When selflessness is seen in objects, the seed of cyclic existence is destroyed.