wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion....

This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need

for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated

philosophy, doctrine or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple.

The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and

dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.

So long as we practice these in our daily lives, then no matter if we are

learned or unlearned, whether we believe in Buddha or God, or follow some

other religion or none at all, as long as we have compassion for others and

conduct ourselves with restraint out of a sense of responsibility, there is

no doubt we will be happy.