Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.

Buddhism strongly discourages blind faith and fanaticism.

Wherever I go meeting the public... spreading a message of human values, spreading a message of harmony, is the most important thing.

Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually trust develops... If you always showing bad face and beating, how can you develop friendship?

Inner darkness, which we call ignorance, is the root of suffering. The more inner light that comes, the more darkness will diminish. This is the only way to achieve salvation or nirvana.

Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence that reduce stress and anxiety, whereas anger and hatred come from frustration and undermine our sense of trust. Because of ignorance, many of our problems are our own creation. Education, however, is the instrument that increases our ability to employ our own intelligence.

We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.