We need to make material progress, but we need inner development too ... remember that the real development we seek is not in the buildings but in our hearts and minds.

The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.

We have never declared war on China. We have only asked them to leave us in peace, to let us have our natural freedom.

I think there's every reason this 21st century will be much happier.

I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means might appear different the ends are the same.

As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvelous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced by warm-heartedness can be very constructive. In this context we need to appreciate the value of having moral principles.

Morally speaking, we should be concerned for our whole environment.