There are many religions seeking to bring comfort and happiness to
humanity, just as there are many treatments for a particular disease.
All religions endeavor to help living beings avoid misery and find
happiness. Although we may prefer one religious perspective to another,
there is a much stronger case for unity, stemming from common desires
of the human heart. Each religion works to lessen suffering and
contribute to the world; conversion is not the point. I do not think
about converting others to Buddhism or merely furthering the Buddhist
cause. Instead, I try to think of how I as a Buddhist can contribute to
the happiness of all living beings.

There are many religions seeking to bring comfort and happiness to humanity, just as there are many treatments for a particular disease. All religions endeavor to help living beings avoid misery and find happiness. Although we may prefer one religious perspective to another, there is a much stronger case for unity, stemming from common desires of the human heart. Each religion works to lessen suffering and contribute to the world; conversion is not the point. I do not think about converting others to Buddhism or merely furthering the Buddhist cause. Instead, I try to think of how I as a Buddhist can contribute to the happiness of all living beings.