It is important to pray for peace. . . But you must also take actions to make that happen. Every single day.

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.

Because the twentieth century was a century of violence, let us make the twenty-first a century of dialogue.

Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because -realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop greater resolve to put an end to the causes of suffering and the unwholesome deeds which lead to suffering. And it will increase your enthusiasm for engaging in the wholesome actions and deeds which lead to happiness and joy.

Giving up attachment to the world does not mean that you set yourself apart from it. Generating a desire for others to be happy increases your humanity. As you become less attached to the world, you become more humane. As the very purpose of spiritual practice is to help others, you must remain in society.

Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional hygiene to preserve a healthy mind and attitudes.

Suffering increases your inner strength. Also, the wishing for suffering makes the suffering disappear.