In Buddhism, ignorance as the root cause of suffering refers to a fundamental misperception of the true nature of the self and all phenomena.

There is only one important point you must keep in your mind and let it be your guide. No matter what people call you, you are just who you are. Keep to this truth. You must ask yourself how is it you want to live your life. We live and we die, this is the truth that we can only face alone. No one can help us, not even the Buddha. So consider carefully, what prevents you from living the way you want to live your life?

If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.

‎In today's materialistic world there is a risk of people becoming slaves to money, as though they were simply cogs in a huge money-making machine. This does nothing for human dignity, freedom, and genuine well-being. Wealth should serve humanity, and not the other way around.

From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside.

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

Artists have the responsibility to serve humanity give people hope.