If someone remains in a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, external surroundings can cause them only a limited disturbance.

The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.

Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.

As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.

I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a warm heart.

If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. In my view, science and Buddhism share a search for the truth and for understanding reality. By learning from science about aspects of reality where its understanding may be more advanced, I believe that Buddhism enriches its own worldview.

I don't want to convert people to Buddhism - all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.