Through meditative techniques, one can free the mind of delusions and attain what we call enlightenment.

One thing I want to make clear, as far as my own rebirth is concerned, the final authority is myself and no one else, and obviously not China's Communists.

Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path.

We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences. According to Shantideva, enemies are really good for us as we can learn a lot from them and build our inner strength.

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

So long as we are under the control of disturbing emotions, real happiness is hard to find.

Of course, when I say that human nature is gentleness, it is not 100 percent so. Every human being has that nature, but there are many people acting against their nature, being false.