Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.

There are differences between us. But it doesn't make sense to emphasize that, because my future and yours is connected with everyone else's. So we have to take seriously our concern for all of humanity. When we focus on our individuality, humanity inevitably suffers. And once humanity suffers, each one of us will also suffer.

Violence will only increase the cycle of violence.

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

All religions are essentially the same in their goal of developing a good human heart so that we may become better human beings.

Awareness of death is the very bedrock of the entire path. Until you have developed this awareness, all other practices are obstructed.

What is the relationship between spirituality and ethical practice? Since love and compassion and similar qualities all, by definition, presume some level of concern for others' well-being, they presume ethical restraint. We cannot be loving and compassionate unless at the same time we curb our own harmful impulses and desires.