We're obviously at the edge of something quite new in humanity's experience. That is this globalization process which isn't just economic or social, but involves the interpenetration of cultures, people moving to different places several times in their lifetime, traveling for business or pleasure, and marrying people of very different cultural backgrounds, all of which was almost impossible a hundred years ago.

Science and technology have been embarrassed by two world wars, many smaller ones, and the spread of weapons that could destroy humanity. As a result, there is some loss of confidence in the great achievements of technology.

The word "emptiness" for example, is a very important word both in Christianity and in Buddhism. It has shades of meaning however, that are different in the respective traditions.

If one completes the journey to one's own heart, one will find oneself in the heart of everyone else.

For human beings, the most daunting challenge is to become fully human. For to become fully human is to become fully divine.

The chief thing that separates us from God is the thought that we are separated from God.

It's obvious that humanity continues to be torn by religious violence.