A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

Only through kindness and love can peace of mind be achieved.

Many Tibetans sacrifice their lives.

Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided.

All living beings have experience of pleasure and pain, and we are among them. What makes human beings different is that we have a powerful intelligence and a much greater ability to achieve happiness and avoid suffering. Real happiness and friendship come not from money or even knowledge, but from warm-heartednes s. Once we recognize this we will be more inclined to cultivate it.

The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.