Whenever we see anyone in a high or low position, male or female, they differ only in appearance, dress, behavior, and status. In essence they are all equal--they all experience problems in their lives.

Love is the real nuclear bomb that destroys all our enemies, because when we love all living beings, we have no enemies.

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

All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream

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

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

A practice that is suitable for one person is not necessarily suitable for someone else, and a practice that is appropriate for one person at one time is not necessarily appropriate for that same person at another time. Buddha did not expect us to put all his teachings into practice right away--they are intended for a great variety of practitioners of different levels and dispositions.