If we try to secure the well-being of others, we will, at the same time, create the conditions for our own.

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.

People think of animals as if they were vegetables, and that is not right. We have to change the way people think about animals. I encourage the Tibetan people and all people to move toward a vegetarian diet that doesn’t cause suffering.

Compassion is something we can count on. Even if we face economic problems and our fortunes decline, we can still share our compassion with our fellow human beings. National and global economies are subject to many ups and downs, but through them all we can retain a compassionate attitude that will carry us through.

Do something that scares you every day. You have nothing to lose but fear itself.

If we want to save the world, we must have a plan. But no plan will work unless we meditate.

Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.