Even a small act of compassion grants meaning and purpose to our lives.

True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized.

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

If there is love, there is hope that one may have real families, real brotherhood, real equanimity, real peace. If the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education or material comfort you have, only suffering and confusion will ensue.

A genuine transformation that results from sustained concerted effort is long lasting because it has a firm foundation.

The main cause of suffering is egoistic desire for one's own comfort and happiness.

I think many people knows what I am thinking. The whole world knows I am not seeking independence, therefore is many Tibetan disappointed, and also some of our supporters - many Indians, many Europeans, many Americans are also disappointed because I am not seeking independence.