It is a wonderful thing if one can use one’s place of work as a place of spiritual practice as well.
A zero itself is nothing, but without a zero you cannot count anything; therefore, a zero is something, yet zero.
We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection.
Today we understand that the future of humanity very much depends on our planet, and that the future of the planet very much depends on humanity.
We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of our families. This is how we can create a more peaceful world.
If you young people who today belong to the first generation of the 21st century make an effort now, you may be able to create a happier, more peaceful world. But you can’t take for granted that it will happen by itself, you’ll need to take action.
Artists have the responsibility to serve humanity give people hope.
I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.
I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion.
This generation has a responsibility to reshape the world. Start the task even if it will not be fulfilled in your lifetime. Even if it seems hopeless now, never give up. Offer a positive vision, with enthusiasm and joy, and an optimistic outlook.
Try to improve. Don’t expect too much, but don’t feel discouraged either; keep up your enthusiasm; you will make progress.
The jealousy that arises from another’s achievement is overcome by developing an awareness of and admiration for one’s own and other’s achievement.
There is a saying in Tibetan that “at the door of the miserable rich man sleeps the contented beggar”. The point of this saying is not that poverty is a virtue, but that happiness does not come with wealth, but from setting limits to one’s desires, and living within those limits with satisfaction.
Don’t compare me with Jesus. He is a great master, a great master...
Media people should have long noses like an elephant to smell out politicians, mayors, prime ministers and businessmen. We need to know the reality, the good and the bad, not just the appearance.
If I say, “I am a monk.” or “I am a Buddhist,” these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being, temporary. To be human is basic.
Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided.
The three types of misery are the misery of suffering, the misery of change, and pervasive misery.
Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
For material progress and physical well being, peace of mind is of utmost importance.