Compassion can be roughly defined in terms of a state of mind that is nonviolent, nonharming, and nonaggressive. It is a mental attitude based on the wish for others to be free of their suffering and is associated with a sense of commitment, responsibility, and respect towards others.

To develop genuine devotion, you must know the meaning of teachings. The main emphasis in Buddhism is to transform the mind, and this transformation depends upon meditation. in order to meditate correctly, you must have knowledge.

All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.

I think, that in the twenty-second century, there will be more female reincarnations at female institutions. Then there'll be competition between male lama institutions and female lama institutions. It'll be a positive sort of competition.

All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.