Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible. And if we cannot help others, at least we should try not to create pain and suffering for them.

What is the purpose of life? I believe that the purpose of life is to be happy.

A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir - a constant source of energy, determination, and kindness.

Without mutual tolerance emerging as the foundation, terrible situations like those of Tibet and Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Rwanda, can never be effectively improved.

Peace isn't the mere absence of violence; peace must come from inner peace. And inner peace comes from taking others’ interests into account.

There is often a big disparity between the way in which we perceive things and the way things really are.

Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom.