One thing I want to make clear, as far as my own rebirth is concerned, the final authority is myself and no one else, and obviously not China's Communists.

We have to adopt a wider perspective, and always find common things between the people of north, east, south, and west. Conflict comes from the basis of differencs.

Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.

The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life.

We have to make a sustained effort, again and again, to cultivate the positive aspects within us.

Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.