Our problems are not solved by physical force, by hatred, by warOur problems are solved by loving kindness by gentleness, by joy

This existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movements of a dance. A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky, Rushing by, like a torrent down a steep mountain.

One moment, ten thousand years. Ten thousand years, one moment.

If we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us?

If there is a God, it is inconceivable that he would be concerned about my day to day affairs.

To eat meat is just a habit after we were born. In fact, we are not born to eat meat.

The method of trying to conquer hatred through hatred never succeeds in overcoming hatred. But, the method of overcoming hatred through non-hatred is eternally effective. That is why that method is described as eternal wisdom.