If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others.

The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion.

I have been clear in my position for quite a while, but the Chinese have not responded. Therefore, we are now in the process of holding a referendum on our policy among all the Tibetan community in exile and even inside Tibet, to check whether the majority thinks we are on the right track.

Life can be pleasant or miserable. To lead a fruitful life, and to make it positive, practice analytical meditation.

World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation

The basis of human rights is happy life. Everyone wants to lead a happy life for which we need to have a holistic approach.