Friends, genuine friends, have much more to do with whether we have a warm heart, not money or power.

Destructive thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. If you think clearly about it, it makes no sense to think you’re seeking happiness, if you do nothing to restrain angry, spiteful, and malicious thoughts and emotions.

To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.

Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.

World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.

According to Buddhist practice, there are three stages or steps. The initial stage is to reduce attachment towards life. The second stage is the elimination of desire and attachment to this samsara. Then in the third stage, self-cherishing is eliminated

First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others.