Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.

Without inner peace it is impossible to have world peace.

Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way.

What I believe, according to my own experience, is that a calm, peaceful mind is a very important element for sustaining the body in a balanced way.

When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves.

Today we understand that the future of humanity very much depends on our planet, and that the future of the planet very much depends on humanity.

War is out of date, obsolete.