The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.
Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way – everything is interdependent, not absolute.
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
Today different ethnic groups and different nations come together due to common sense.
It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.
Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier.
I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.
There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt.
I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less.
I want to be just a pure spiritual leader.
I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I’m telling people this, I myself continue with them combined. Hypocrisy!
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.
I don’t think generally politician come from democratic country. I think not that thinking. But sometimes little bit short-sighted. They are mainly looking for their next vote.
I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes causes confusion. You must value your tradition and honor your own religion.
True spirituality is a mental attitude you can practice at any time.
Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day.
The various features and aspects of human life, such as longevity, good health, success, happiness, and so forth, which we consider desirable, are all dependent on kindness and a good heart.
Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.
A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.
It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view.