The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman.

We all have the potential to be better than we are.

Happiness can be achieved through training the mind.

Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper.

Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path.

Looking at the pattern of our existence from birth to death, we can see the way in which we are fundamentally nurtured by other's affection.

As far as social-economic theory is concerned, I am still a Marxist