The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart.

If I were to die today, I would have some concern for Tibet. But I know that I have personally done as much as I can to use my existence for others. So I have no regret.

We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens we will have no regrets.

We all have the potential to show others love and affection, but as we progress in our materialistic world, these values tend to remain dormant. We can develop them on the basis of common sense, common experience and scientific findings. The response to the recent tragedy in the Philippines is an example of how such values are awakened; people helped simply because others are suffering and in need of support.

For change to happen in any community, the initiative must come from the individual.

All sentient beings have the seed of the Buddha within them.

Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.