At the beginning of this century, people never questioned the effectiveness of war, never thought there could be real peace. Now, people are tired of war and see it as ineffective in solving anything.

Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible positions in the government of Tibet.

We cannot overcome anger and hatred simply by suppressing them. We need to actively cultivate the antidotes: patience and tolerance.

I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less.

We have always been a nation different from the Chinese. Long ago we fought wars with them.

Im a Tibetan monk, not a vegetarian.

I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.