The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life.

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.

We need to employ a secular approach to ethics, secular in the Indian sense of respecting all religious traditions and even the views of non-believers in an unbiased way. Secular ethics rooted in scientific findings, common experience and common sense can easily be introduced into the secular education system. If we can do that there is a real prospect of making this 21st century an era of peace and compassion.

Today, due to the massive Chinese population transfer, the nation of Tibet truly faces the threat of extinction, along with its unique cultural heritage of Buddhist spirituality.

What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful.

The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful in developing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood; a warm feeling of love and compassion for others.

Through training there is knowledge. You can produce compassion, love, forgiveness. you can change yourself.