One can overcome the forces of negative emotions, like anger and hatred, by cultivating their counter-forces, like love and compassion.

Happiness can be achieved through training the mind.

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness

I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion.

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

The nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed on a sound basis, they not only remain, but they also increase. In fact, once properly developed, the mind's good qualities eventually increase indefinitely. Therefore spiritual practice brings us long-term happiness and inner strength.

I am basically optimistic.