The earth is not just our environment. The earth is our mother.

Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever

I believe that the time has come for women to take more active roles in all domains of human society, in an age in which education and the capacities of the mind, not physical strength, define leadership. This could help create a more equitable and compassionate society.

The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.

Sometimes religion becomes yet another source for more division and even open conflict. Because of that situation, I feel the different religious traditions have a great responsibility to provide peace of mind and a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among humanity.

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.