We need modern ideas, but we also need ancient wisdom. If we deny ancient wisdom we are making a big mistake.

In general, 'Buddha' means 'Awakened One', someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees things as they really are. A Buddha is a person who is completely free from all faults and mental obstructions. There are many people who have become Buddhas in the past, and many people will become Buddhas in the future.

We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds.

There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on Emptiness.

Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

All the happiness there is in the world arises from wishing others to be happy.

Faith is like pure eyes that enable us to see a pure and perfect world beyond the suffering world of samsara.