Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.

The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.

If we don't understand phenomena, we are more likely to do things to harm ourselves and others.

We believe in self creation. That's why Buddhists believe in the Four Noble Truths.

I have three commitments. Number one commitment is promotion of human value. Number two commitment is promotion of race harmony. Number three commitment is about Tibet. My retirement is the third commitment. The previous two commitments, to my death, I have committed.

Ketika kita masih kecil dan setelah kita lanjut usia, kita sangat tergantung kepada orang-orang lain. Di antara masa itu, kita merasa bisa melakukan segala sesuatu tanpa bantuan orang lain, sehingga menganggap perhatian sesama tidak penting. Padahal dalam tahap ini perlu sekali bagi kita untuk memelihara cinta kasih yang mendalam antar sesama manusia.

All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal.