Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger.

Provided that societies stay mindful of the challenges that capitalism creates and never forget the paramount importance of inclusion and equal opportunity, we can and should celebrate the miracle of free enterprise-and the billions of souls it has helped free from desperate poverty.

All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

Today we face many problems. Some are created essentially by ourselves based on divisions due to ideology, religion, race, economic status, or other factors. Therefore, the time has come for us to think on a deeper level, on the human level, and from that level we should appreciate and respect the sameness of others as human beings.

Have no discrepancy between what you say, what you are and what you do.

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