Like anyone else, I too have the potential for violence; I too have anger in me. However, I try to recall that anger is a destructive emotion. I remind myself that scientists now say that anger is bad for our health; it eats into our immune system. So, anger destroys our peace of mind and our physical health. We shouldn’t welcome it or think of it as natural or as a friend.

A thousand candles can be lit from one candle, however the life of the original candle is not shortened in the least.

The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.

Contemplating the suffering which is unbearable to us, and is unbearable to others, too, can produce awake mind, which arises from the compassion that wishes to free all living beings from suffering.

As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all Beings.

I only escaped from Tibet because I feared my people would resort to desperate violence if the Chinese took me as their prisoner.

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.