It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.

I've been practising Buddhism for forty years, and that's what has led me to this path of discovering my own humanity and recognizing the humanity in others.

Music is not the only reason that I practice Buddhism anymore because it has affected my whole life.

I try stuff. I synthesize what's of value with some of the other things I have at my disposal.

When a human being is oppressed, the natural tendency is to feel anger. Jazz is a response to oppression that is not bullets and blood. Jazz is the expression of harmony ... and at the same time of hope and freedom.

We need to put into practice the idea of embracing other cultures. We need to be shaping the kind of world we want to live in instead of waiting for someone else or some other entities to do it for us.

Inspiration is constantly in the air. It's up to us to develop the sensitivity to pick up on it.