But when it comes to democratic political parties, I prefer that monks and nuns not join them - in order to ensure proper democratic practice.

My message is always the same: to cultivate and practice love, kindness, compassion and tolerance.

I can do what my energy, my time, to my other sort of commitment. And then also emotional, religious harmony. So in these two field, now that more or less I think the spirituality or human values in these fields, I may consider my only professional field. The political, national struggle, these are not my profession.

When you are warm-hearted, there is no room for anger, jealousy or insecurity.

On a daily basis, you must take more care of your mind than just money, money, money!

Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return to a calm state of mind. Compassion is not just being kind to your friend. That involves attachment because it is based on expectation. Compassion is when you do something good without any expectations - based on realizing that "the other person is also just like me".

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