I do not watch television. But I'm in touch with the world. If anything really important happens, someone will tell me.

My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground on which I stand.

Wherever we are we have the capacity to enjoy the sunshine, the presence of each other and the wonder of our breathing.

In every one of us there are good seeds and bad. We have the seed of brotherhood, love, compassion, insight. But we have also the seed of anger, hate, dissent.

People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don't suffer anymore.

It is difficult to explain to children in the "overdeveloped" nations that not all children in the world have such beautiful and nourishing food. Awareness of this fact alone can help us overcome many of our own psychological pains. Eventually our contemplation can help us see how to assist those who need our help so much.

If you're a politician, you might want to learn the Buddhist way of negotiation. Restoring communication and bringing back reconciliation is clear and concrete in Buddhism.