Sometimes people feel mind is merely the - in some animal, the energy or something from the brain. Now there are little sort of curiosities or I think doubt sometimes a sheer sort of mental attitude, some change in our brain. So these fields, now scientists are showing some interest.

The more we think of others, the happier we are. The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel.

Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep satisfaction.

If one's life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital: satisfaction with just enough food, clothing, and shelter to protect yourself from the elements.

What is important is to see how we can best lead a meaningful everyday life, how we can bring about peace and harmony in our minds, how we can help contribute to society.

I am confident I will set foot again in Tibet in my lifetime.

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.