Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.

The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy.

Compassion is not something we develop. It arises naturally as we see the truth of what is.

Compassion is not just about being kind to others. It's about being kind to ourselves as well.

We can learn the art of fierce compassion - redefining strength, deconstructing isolation and renewing a sense of community, practicing letting go of rigid us-vs.-them thinking.

True happiness comes from a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through cultivation of altruism, of love, of compassion.

In the moment of anger, abandon anger but not the person. In the moment of attachment, abandon attachment but not the person.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

Compassion is not mere sentiment but a powerful force that can transform both ourselves and others.

The root of happiness is altruism — the wish to be of service to others.

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.

If you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another.

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.

Wisdom and compassion must be developed equally and harmoniously.

Altruism is not a luxury, it is a necessity for the survival of humanity.

The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.

Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both. Appreciating the gloriousness inspires us, encourages us, cheers us up, gives us a bigger perspective, energizes us. We feel connected. But if that's all that's happening, we get arrogant and start to look down on others, and there is a sense of making ourselves a big deal and being really serious about it, wanting it to be like that forever. The gloriousness becomes tinged by craving and addiction. On the other hand, wretchedness--life's painful aspect--softens us up considerably. Knowing pain is a very important ingredient of being there for another person.

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.

The way to overcome anger is to be too busy being kind to have time to be angry.

We don't set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts.

The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.

A pure mind is always full of love - real love for all others.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

The ultimate purpose of Buddhism is to serve and benefit humanity.

When you begin to see that your enemy is suffering, that is the beginning of insight.

Compassion is a verb.

It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.

When we understand others, we understand ourselves. When we love others, we love ourselves.

Metta (loving-kindness) becomes truly effective only when it arises from a peaceful mind, a pure mind, a balanced mind.

The practice of metta begins with oneself, for only when we have developed loving-kindness towards ourselves can we truly offer it to others.

Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.

When you realize the emptiness of all phenomena, compassion will arise in your heart for all sentient beings who do not understand this truth.

Happiness is found in the simplest of things. It is not in the things you own, but in the love you share.

If you want to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be miserable, expect something in return.

Love is the wish that others be happy, and compassion is the wish that they be free from suffering.

Compassion is the radicalism of our time.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy, and happiness is found in benefiting others.

The more you understand, the more you love; the more you love, the more you understand.

Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer evil with good. Conquer stinginess with giving. Conquer deceit with truth.

When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce.

Compassion is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.

Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.

Buddhist practice is not to eliminate life's problems but to grow with them patiently and with compassion.

The purpose of life is to be happy, to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. It is not to be well known, cited, or powerful.

The best way to solve a problem is to help someone else solve their problem.

If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.

Just as parents care for their children, you should bear in mind the whole universe.

The only reason we don't open our hearts and minds to other people is that they trigger confusion in us that we don't feel brave enough or sane enough to deal with.

If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.

The experience of emptiness engenders compassion.

Metta is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

Radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

The essence of the teaching is emptiness and compassion. Without emptiness, compassion can become attachment. Without compassion, emptiness can become cold and distant.

The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves.

When you look deeply into your anger, you will see that the person you call your enemy is also suffering. As soon as you see that, the capacity for accepting and having compassion for them is there.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

The more you give, the more you have. That's the economics of kindness.

When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help.