Peace in ourselves, peace in the world.

Those who are without compassion cannot see what is seen with the eyes of compassion.

Birth is okay and death is okay, if we know that they are only concepts in our mind. Reality transcends both birth and death.

In the moment when we are able to smile, to look at ourselves with compassion, our world begins to change.

The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.

We need to be aware of the suffering, but retain our clarity, calmness and strength so we can help transform the situation.

Hatred and fear blind us. We no longer see each other. We see only the faces of monsters, and that gives us the courage to destroy each other.