By far the single greatest danger facing humankind - in fact, all living beings on our planet - is the threat of nuclear destruction.

I find that because of modern technological evolution and our global economy, and as a result of the great increase in population, our world has greatly changed: it has become much smaller. However, our perceptions have not evolved at the same pace; we continue to cling to old national demarcations and the old feelings of 'us' and 'them'.

If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.

Responsibility - moral responsibilities, responsibilities regarding society - these are things that come from the heart.

By developing a sense of respect for others and a concern for their welfare, we reduce our own selfishness, which is the source of all problems, and enhance our sense of kindness, which is a natural source of goodness.

While it is all very well to distinguish happiness that is transient from that which is lasting, between ephemeral and genuine happiness, the only happiness it is meaningful to speak of when a person is dying from thirst is access to water.

Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain.