If a harmonious relationship is established amongst societies and religious beliefs in today's multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural world, then it will surely set a very good example for others.

I am increasingly convinced that the time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics beyond religion altogether.

I think when religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism - as well as Christianity and Judaism - were founded, at that time societies were generally male-dominated. So, therefore this social notion also influenced religion.

Life does not wait: Whether we spend our lives meaningfully or not, the time will be used up moment by moment.

When you hate someone intensely, 80% of what you think is delusion.

There is often a big disparity between the way in which we perceive things and the way things really are.

Unlike physical progress, which is subject to natural restrictions, the qualities of the mind can be developed limitlessly.