Now you are on the Buddhist way. Keep up your meditation, as there is no instant illumination. The mind moves slowly into this. Do not become attached to your method. When, in the course of your meditation, your consciousness will have expanded and been transformed, you will then recognize that all the ways are valid ways.

When reason ends, then anger begins. Therefore, anger is a sign of weakness.

Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.

War is out of date, obsolete.

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes causes confusion. You must value your tradition and honor your own religion.