If the Dalai Lama joins one party, then that makes it hard for the system to work.

All sentient beings have the seed of the Buddha within them.

By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace.

Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-al ready-are.

Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.

In spiritual growth, it is important to avoid imbalances between academic or intellectual learning and practical implementation. Otherwise there is a danger that too much intellectualiza tion will kill the more contemplative practices and too much emphasis on practical implementation without study will kill the understanding. There has got to be a balance.

Since we became Buddhist, we have lived in peace with them. We did not invade them. We did not want them to invade us. We have never declared war on China.