Man surprised me most about humanity.Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.

Initially, terrorism was a certain mixture of politics, economics, and religion. Now, it seems that terrorism is more individual and done to avenge personal grudges. So there are two kinds of terrorism.

I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way

We must realize that it is best to focus on our oneness, to re emphasize what is the same about each of us rather than dwell on what is different.

I have been clear in my position for quite a while, but the Chinese have not responded. Therefore, we are now in the process of holding a referendum on our policy among all the Tibetan community in exile and even inside Tibet, to check whether the majority thinks we are on the right track.

Compassion is a mental quality that can bring us true lasting inner peace and inner strength.

A genuine transformation that results from sustained concerted effort is long lasting because it has a firm foundation.