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

I don't want to be a prisoner in a palace, living in such a constricted way - too tight!

Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.

From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside.

All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret.

Human happiness and human satisfaction must ultimately come from within oneself. It is wrong to expect some final satisfaction to come from money or from a computer.

Nonviolence is the only way. Even if you achieve your goal by violent means there are always side effects, and these can be worse than the problem. Violence is against human nature.