We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.

The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.

Every human action, whether it has become positive or negative, must depend on motivation.

If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding.

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.