As far as mental development is concerned, we should never be complacent. We can develop our minds infinitely - there is no limitation.

When we face problems or disagreements today, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. Dialogue is the only appropriate method. One-sided victory is no longer acceptable. We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others.

Genuine happiness consists in those spiritual qualities of love, compassion, patience, tolerance and forgiveness and so on. For it is these which provide both for our happiness and others happiness.

The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others.

We have never declared war on China. We have only asked them to leave us in peace, to let us have our natural freedom.

I want to be just a pure spiritual leader.

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.