Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival.

It is not happiness that makes us grateful, it’s gratefulness that makes us happy.

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn’t think that human inner values don’t apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells us which of our emotions are positive and helpful and which are damaging and to be restrained or avoided. - 12/7/2012 on his Facebook page

It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view

Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.