A genuine transformation that results from sustained concerted effort is long lasting because it has a firm foundation.

I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a warm heart.

Anger, pride and competence are our real enemies.

Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return to a calm state of mind. Compassion is not just being kind to your friend. That involves attachment because it is based on expectation. Compassion is when you do something good without any expectations - based on realizing that "the other person is also just like me".

The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion.

To develop genuine devotion, you must know the meaning of teachings. The main emphasis in Buddhism is to transform the mind, and this transformation depends upon meditation. in order to meditate correctly, you must have knowledge.

I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.