Coming to know one another based on a shared humanity through dialogue is the key to breaking down the walls of isolation and reversing the decline of life-to-life bonds among human beings.

I believe that dialogue is the key to breaking through our tendency to separate and isolate. Dialogue changes isolation and loneliness into connection and interdependence. This, I believe, is the essence of Buddhism.

The compassionate actions of a Buddha are essential to reforming and revitalizing society.

How many Buddhists does it take to change a lightbulb? Many in body, one in mind.

In Garden Party or 40 Days and 40 Nights, I played characters who people dont necessarily like; I just find some humanity in them.

I had done the child acting thing, which is pretty much learning your lines, standing there looking natural, and having fun.

Coming to know one another based on a shared humanity through dialogue is the key to breaking down the walls of isolation and reversing the decline of life-to-life bonds among human beings.