Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man's life.

To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else.

The motivation of all religious practice is similar: love, sincerity, honesty. The way of life of practically all religious persons is consistent. The teachings of tolerance, love, and compassion are the same.

Unlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot regroup and launch a comeback once it has been destroyed from within.

Tibetans must take full authority and responsibility for developing industry, looking from all different perspectives, taking care of the environment, conserving resources for long-term economic health, and safeguarding the interests of Tibetan workers, nomads, and farmers.

True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change, even if they behave negatively. Through universal altruism, you develop a feeling of responsibility for others: the wish to help them actively overcome their problems.

We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.