I am convinced that human nature is basically affectionate and good. If our behavior follows our kind and loving nature, immense benefits will result, not only for ourselves, but also for the society to which we belong. I generally refer to this sort of love and affection as a universal religion. Everyone needs it, believers as much as non-believers. This attitude constitutes the very basis of morality.

If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.

The development of a kind heart, or feeling of closeness for all human beings, does not involve any of the kind of religiosity we normally associate with it...It is for everyone, irrespective of race, religion or any political affiliation.

I believe that we are fundamentally the same and have the same basic potential.

Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.

Anger, hatred, fear, is very bad for our health

My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility.