A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man´s wisdom even if he associates with a sage.

Attachment constrains our vision so that we are not able to see things from a wider perspective.

What we do and think in our own lives, then, becomes of extreme importance as it effects everything we're connected to.

My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential.

The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and responsibility to build a better humanity. This means developing warm-heartednes s in this very life, here and now. So, do whatever work you do, but ask yourselves now and then, 'How can I contribute to human beings being happier and more peaceful?'

A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware.

Everything you do has some effect, some impact.