When invitation come, then I inquire just to see new place or seeing just the one sort of family, then not much interest.

We must openly accept all ideologies and systems as a means of solving humanity's problems. One country, one nation, one ideology, one system is not sufficient.

Since at the beginning and end of our lives we are so dependent on other's kindness, how can it be in ......the middle that we would neglect kindness towards others?

Your motivation should be sincere and your life should be of benefit to some people. That is the main thing. Don't care after my death.

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.

Instead of harboring fear and suspicion we need to think of other people not as ‘them’ but ‘us’.

Whenever there is a challenge, there is also an opportunity to face it, to demonstrate and develop our will and determination.