World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.

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.

The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves.

Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way.

...I believe that love, compassion, and altruism are the fundamental basis for peace.

In the beginning practice is not easy. You may encounter difficulties or experience a loss of enthusiasm. Or perhaps there will be too much enthusiasm – then after a few weeks or months, your enthusiasm may wane. You need to develop a constant persistent approach based on a long-term commitment.

Creating peace is our responsibility. To pray for peace while still engaging in the causes that give rise to violence is contradictory.