We have a natural creative ability and it is very important to realize this.

I find that because of modern technological evolution and our global economy, and as a result of the great increase in population, our world has greatly changed: it has become much smaller. However, our perceptions have not evolved at the same pace; we continue to cling to old national demarcations and the old feelings of 'us' and 'them'.

I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

The practicing of loving kindness toward one's enemy is the ultimate test of one's own spiritual attainment.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

Attachment constrains our vision so that we are not able to see things from a wider perspective.

We often add to our pain and suffering by being overly sensitive, over-reacting to minor things, and sometimes taking things too personally.