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"The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine world peace can be achieved. In this the importance of individual responsibility is quite clear; an atmosphere of peace must first be created within ourselves, then gradually expanded to include our families, our communities, and ultimately the whole planet."
"Genuine happiness and compassion go hand in hand."
"The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence."
"The key point is kindness. With kindness one will have inner peace. Through inner peace, world peace can one day be a reality."
"Our enemies are our greatest teachers."
"Wisdom and inner peace must be created by yourself."
"Happiness that depends mainly on physical pleasure is unstable; one day it's there, the next day it may not be."
"In the Buddha's life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And we see that the path takes time."
"I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness."
"Artists have the responsibility to serve humanity give people hope."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever"
"If we adopt a self-centered approach to life, by which we attempt to use others for our own self interest, we might be able to gain temporary benefits, but in the long run we will not succeed in achieving even our personal happiness, and hope for the next life is out of the question."
"The rationale for loving others is the recognition of the simple fact that every living being has the same right to and the same desire for happiness, and not suffering, and the consideration that you as one individual are one life unit as compared with the mulititude of others in their ceaseless quest for happiness."
"Infinite altruism is the basis of peace and happiness. If you want altruism, you must control hate and you must practice patience. The main teachers of patience are our enemies."
"I just want to live as a simple Buddhist monk, but during the last thirty years I have made many friends around the world and I want to have close contact with these people. I want to contribute to harmony and peace of mind, for less conflict. Wherever the possibililty is, I'm ready. This is my life's goal."
"Humans are not machines-we are something more. We have feeling and experience. Material comforts are not sufficient to satisfy us. We need something deeper-human affection."
"For a person who cherishes compassion and love, the practice of tolerance is essential, and for that, and enemy is indispinsable. So we should be grateful to our enemies, for it is they who can best help us to develop a tranquil mind."