I make small mistakes every day. But major mistakes? It doesn't seem so. I've examined my service to the Tibetan people and to humanity, and I've done as much as I can in my life.

Genuine harmony must come from the heart. It cannot come from the barrel of a gun.

Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show its opposite - love, compassion, tolerance and patience - not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person's anger will also diminish.

If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.

A mind wishing to benefit other people and other sentient beings is the very basis of peace and happiness.

Computers make me totally blank out.

The purpose of life is to be happy.