I consider myself as a free spokesman for the people.

It is... very helpful to think of adversity not so much as a threat to our peace of mind but rather as the very means by which patience is attained.

I only escaped from Tibet because I feared my people would resort to desperate violence if the Chinese took me as their prisoner.

When, from the depths of your heart, you spontaneously wish all beings to find true, lasting happiness, this is great love.

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier, his or her family is happier; if families are happy, neighborhoods and nations will be happy. By transforming ourselves we can change our human way of life and make this a century of compassion.

Death and dying provide a meeting-point between the Tibetan Buddhist and modern scientific traditions. I believe both have a great deal to contribute to each other on the level of understanding and of practical benefit.