The world will be saved by the western woman.

We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.

Change only takes place through action, not through meditation and prayer.

I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk.

I want to show that there are indeed some universal ethical principles which could help everyone to achieve the happiness we all aspire to.

Reincarnation is not an exclusively Hindu or Buddhist concept, but it is part of the history of human origin. It is proof of the mindstream's capacity to retain knowledge of physical and mental activities. It is related to the theory of interdependent origination and to the law of cause and effect.

A genuine smile touches something fundamental in us: our natural appreciation of kindness.