Reconciliation is to understand both sides; to go to one side and describe the suffering being endured by the other side, and then go to the other side and describe the suffering being endured by the first side.

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

Mother Earth is very talented. She has produced Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great beings.

The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.

Working for peace in the future is to work for peace in the present moment.

When we respect our blood ancestors and our spiritual ancestors, we feel rooted. If we find ways to cherish and develop our spiritual heritage, we will avoid the kind of alienation that is destroying society, and we will become whole again. ... Learning to touch deeply the jewels of our own tradition will allow us to understand and appreciate the values of other traditions, and this will benefit everyone.

The root-word "buddha" means to wake up, to know, to understand; and he or she who wakes up and understands is call a Buddha. It is as simple as that. The capacity to wake up, to understand, and to love is called Buddha nature.