We had a rule in Tibet that anyone proposing a new invention had to guarentee that it was beneficial, or at least harmless, for seven generations of humans before it could be adopted.

To be extremely self-centred, only interested in your own satisfaction, always brings negative consequences in the long run.

To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.

The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.

I don't know whether the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars and planets, has a deeper meaning or not, but at the very least, it is clear that we humans who live on this earth face the task of making a happy life for ourselves. Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.

I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.

Whenever I visit a market and see the chickens crowded together in tiny cages that give them no room to move around and spread their wings and the fish slowly drowning in the air, my heart goes out to them. People have to learn to think about animals in a different way, as sentient beings who love life and fear death. I urge everyone who can to adopt a compassionate vegetarian diet.