What unites all beings is their desire for happiness.

A lot of problems we are facing, essentially, man made problem. Own creation. Not due to lack of intelligence.

The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger.

Like a lamp, dispelling the darkness of ignorance

I really feel that some people neglect and overlook compassion because they associate it with religion. Of course, everyone is free to choose whether they pay religion any regard, but to neglect compassion is a mistake because it is the source of our own well-being.

Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering.

As free human beings we can use our unique intelligence to try to understand ourselves and our world. But if we are prevented from using our creative potential, we are deprived of one of the basic characteristics of a human being.