The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings.

The natural environment sustains the life of all beings universally.

A female Dalai Lama must be very attractive, otherwise not much use.

Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering.

As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept will occur as long as I remain in this earthly existence. Knowing that I cannot escape it, I see no point in worrying about it. I tend to think of death as being like changing your clothes when they are old and worn out, rather than as some final end. Yet death is unpredictable: We do not know when or how it will take place. So it is only sensible to take certain precautions before it actually happens.

The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.

Scientists are coming to recognise the effects of the mind on physical health. The sense of relaxation associated with inner peace involves not only being physically at ease. If you are nagged by worry or seething with anger, you’re not really relaxed. The key to relaxation is peace of mind. The relaxation gained from alcohol, drugs or just listening to music may seem attractive, but it doesn’t last.