I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation.

If we looked down at the world from space, we would not see any demarcations of national boundaries. We would simply see one small planet, just one.

There should be a spirit of dialogue. Whenever we see any disagreements, we must think how to solve them on the basis of recognition of oneness of the entire humanity. This is the modern reality.

Maybe, just maybe, I would like to become a real spiritual teacher, a working lama!

According to Buddhism, individuals are masters of their own destiny. And all living beings are believed to possess the nature of the Primordial Buddha Samantabhadra, the potential or seed of enlightenment, within them. So our future is in our own hands. What greater free will do we need?

The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.