I have never been any place where I was not first invited. And upon invitation, if I feel that there is potential for making some contribution to humanity, I will comply in spite of being tired.

Morally speaking, we should be concerned for our whole environment.

Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.

I do not understand men. They spend their lives to use their health to make money and then they spend their money to restore their health.

When we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better.

A female Dalai Lama must be very attractive, otherwise not much use.

It is not enough to belong to a religion. You also have to put it into practice. Religion is like medicine. You have to ingest it to combat the illness.