I believe deeply that we must find a new spirituality... in such a way that all people of good will could adhere to it... We ought to promote this concept with the help of scientists... It could lead us to what we are looking for.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.

You are the people who are shaping a better world. One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion.

The right way to deal with mental unhappiness must be within the mind too. On an emotional level, anger, fear and worry bring unhappiness. Scientists say they eat into our immune system. On the other hand, we are also equipped with a sense of affection and compassionate concern for the well-being of others.

For a practitioner of love and compassion, an enemy is one of the most important teachers. Without an enemy you cannot practice tolerance, and without tolerance you cannot build a sound basis of compassion.

Attention-yes! That's present! And present, you see, makes past and future.