Smile if you want a smile from another face.

Sin contains its own judgement and punishment.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy. We live in hope, which means looking forward to something good. And there are increasing scientific findings that both our physical and mental well-being depend on our peace of mind.

The greater the force of your compassion, the greeater your resilience in confronting hardships.

When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help.

There needs to be understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. It destroys our peace of mind and blinds our ability to think clearly. Anger and attachment are emotions that distort our view of reality.

I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion.