Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

The path to enlightenment is really very simple - all we need to do is stop cherishing ourself and learn to cherish others. All other spiritual realisations will naturally follow from this.

Many people are very intelligent in accomplishing worldly attainments. This intelligence is not wisdom because worldly attainments such as a high position, reputation, wealth and success in business are deceptive. If we die tomorrow they will disappear tomorrow, and nothing will be left for our future. Wisdom, however, will never deceive us.

Love is the great protector, protecting us from anger and jealousy.

Being patient means to welcome wholeheartedly whatever arises.

When we learn to accept difficult circumstances patiently, the real problem disappears.

A Temple is one of the best ways of benefiting other living beings - it is the best form of public service.