There are five billion human beings and in a certain way I think we need five billion different religions.

Without your own effort it is impossible for blessings to come.

So long as we are under the control of disturbing emotions, real happiness is hard to find.

Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness in the same way we do. Every person has the same right as we do to be happy and not to suffer. So let's take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. This is the basis for true compassion.

My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and religious harmony.

I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.

As human beings, we are only able to survive in dependence upon the co-operation, help and kindness of other fellow humans.