Buddha urged people to investigate things - he didn't just command them to believe.

As long as I am alive, I am fully committed to amity between Tibetans and Chinese. Otherwise there's no use.

By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace.

External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and well-being, but ultimately happiness and suffering depend on the mind.

If we looked down at the world from space, we would not see any demarcations of national boundaries. We would simply see one small planet, just one.

Those who suffer from an exaggerated sense of their own ability and accomplishment are continually subject to frustration, disappointment, and rage when reality intrudes and the world doesn't validate their idealized view of themselves.

To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness.