I am confident I will set foot again in Tibet in my lifetime.

If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.

We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection.

Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever

Any issue, including political, economic and religious activities human beings pursue in this world, should be fully understood before we pass our judgement. Therefore, it is very important to know the causes. Whatever the issue, we should be able to see the complete picture. This will enable us to comprehend the whole story.

Without changing one's self, without peace in one's self, world peace is not possible.

In some respects I have been the most unlucky because I have spent more time living as a refugee outside my country than I have spent in Tibet. On the other hand, it has been very rewarding for me to live in a democracy and to learn about the world in a way that we Tibetans had never known before.