This generation has a responsibility to reshape the world. Start the task even if it will not be fulfilled in your lifetime. Even if it seems hopeless now, never give up. Offer a positive vision, with enthusiasm and joy, and an optimistic outlook.

A female Dalai Lama must be very attractive, otherwise not much use.

If our tears do not lead us to act then we have lost the reason of our humanity, which is compassion.

I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.

Ethics: The indispensable interface between my desire to be happy and yours.

There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.

A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.