Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color and creed. Deep down there is no difference.

I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk.

All People and things are interdependent. The world has become so small that no nation can solve its problems alone, in isolation from others. That is why I believe we must all cultivate a sense of responsibility based on love and compassion for each other.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.

A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace.

The invitation come from some institution who really involving so-called my own profession, these fields. And then different universities or education sort of institution, I feel that is the place where the awareness of these things to start and to spread a more human community. So then on that level, yes, I have some obligation.