The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.

The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.

There is a common perception that compassion is, if not actually an impediment, at least irrelevant to professional life. Personally, I would argue that not only is it relevant, but that when compassion is lacking, our activities are in danger of becoming destructive. This is because when we ignore the question of the impact our actions have on others' well-being, inevitably we end up hurting them.

The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.

Women have the capacity to lead us to a more peaceful world with compassion, affection, and kindness.

Friends, genuine friends, have much more to do with whether we have a warm heart, not money or power.