Up to now my involvement in the Tibetan freedom struggle has been part of my spiritual practice, because the issues of the survival of the Buddha Teaching and the freedom of Tibet are very much related. In this particular struggle, there is no problem with many monks and nuns, including myself, joining.

When there is too much stress or worry, look within.

It is important to pray for peace. . . But you must also take actions to make that happen. Every single day.

Man sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.

Sin contains its own judgement and punishment.

Some consider me as a living Buddha. That's nonsense. That's silly. That's wrong. If they consider me a simple Buddhist monk, however, that's probably okay.

Learn and obey the rules very well so you will know how to break them properly.