People think of animals as if they were vegetables, and that is not right. We have to change the way people think about animals. I encourage the Tibetan people and all people to move toward a vegetarian diet that doesn’t cause suffering.

What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful.

Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

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.

ONE MUST BE COMPASSIONATE TO ONE'S SELF BEFORE EXTERNAL COMPASSION.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

If you can do something about a situation, why worry? And if you can't do something about a situation, why worry?