One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others.

We need a sense of the oneness of the 7 billion human beings alive today. When I meet people, I don't think about being different from them, about being Tibetan, Buddhist or even the Dalai Lama. I only think about being a human being. We all share the potential for positive and negative emotions, yet one of our special qualities is our human mind, our intelligence. If we use it well we'll be successful and happy.

Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.

When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new.

Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.

So, the tendency of our childish nature is to take small things too seriously and get easily offended, whereas when we are confronted with situations which have long-term consequences, we tend to take things less seriously

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.