Many people today agree that we need to reduce violence in our society. If we are truly serious about this, we must deal with the roots of violence, particularly those that exist within each of us. We need to embrace 'inner disarmament,' reducing our own emotions of suspicion, hatred and hostility toward our brothers and sisters

For a practitioner of love and compassion, an enemy is one of the most important teachers. Without an enemy you cannot practice tolerance, and without tolerance you cannot build a sound basis of compassion.

There is soul music, soul food, and soul love.

For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise.

According to Buddhist practice, there are three stages or steps. The initial stage is to reduce attachment towards life. The second stage is the elimination of desire and attachment to this samsara. Then in the third stage, self-cherishing is eliminated

Religious belief is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness.

Your motivation should be sincere and your life should be of benefit to some people. That is the main thing. Don't care after my death.