"The true essence of humankind is kindness. There are other qualities which come from education or knowledge, but it is essential, if one wishes to be a genuine human being and impart satisfying meaning to one's existence, to have a good heart."

But when it comes to democratic political parties, I prefer that monks and nuns not join them - in order to ensure proper democratic practice.

The greater the force of your compassion, the greeater your resilience in confronting hardships.

There must be a way of promoting human values without involving religion, based on common sense, experience and recent scientific findings.

A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing the world.

When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.

True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love and compassion, and by eliminating anger, selfishness and greed.