Religion, any religion, no matter what sort of wonderful religion, never be universal. So now education is universal, so we have to sort of find ways and means through education system, from kindergarten up to university level, to make awareness these good things, the values, inner values.

Not only can I not recall my experiences in my previous lives, sometimes I can't even remember what I did yesterday.

Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly.

Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still.

A sense of contentment is crucial to being happy. Physical health, material wealth and friends contribute to this, but contentment governs our relations with them all.

Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger.

Many people and companies only have one goal: money, money, and more money. Greed is ok when you let others profit from it, but greed for oneself is bad, it makes you ill.