For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist; it's absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart - then no problem.

Freedom is the real source of human happiness and creativity. Irrespective of whether you are a believer or nonbeliever, whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jew, the important thing is to be a good human being.

Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man's life.

A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.

To combat hatred directed toward a person, a Buddhist cultivates loving kindness toward that person.

All the world’s major religions, with their emphasis on love, compassion, patience, tolerance and forgiveness, can and do promote inner values. But the reality of the world today is that grounding ethics in religion is no longer adequate. This is why I believe the time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics that is beyond religion.

Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.