We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others. We cannot destroy our neighours! We cannot ignore their interests!

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

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain: all wants happiness instead.

Without inner peace it is impossible to have world peace.

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.