The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.

On occasions when u feel most hopeless, u must take powerful effort. We must persist in face of failure.

If we had to accept the idea of an independent creator, the explanations given in [several Buddhist texts] which completely refutes the existence per se of all phenomena, would be negated.

Awareness of death is the very bedrock of the entire path. Until you have developed this awareness, all other practices are obstructed.

I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.

Depression seems to be related to fear, anger and frustration. When you're in a bad mood, even if you meet with your friends, you don't take pleasure in their company. But when you're in a good mood, even if things go wrong, you can cope with them without difficulty. This is why putting yourself in a good mood, making a point of developing a sense of loving kindness gives you greater inner strength.