"The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts."
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."
"Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality."
"I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes causes confusion. You must value your tradition and honor your own religion."
"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."