We have a responsibility to look after our planet. It is our only home.

The rationale for loving others is the recognition of the simple fact that every living being has the same right to and the same desire for happiness, and not suffering, and the consideration that you as one individual are one life unit as compared with the mulititude of others in their ceaseless quest for happiness.

The female biologically [has] more potential to show affection and compassion.

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

Today different ethnic groups and different nations come together due to common sense.

Tolerance is an important virtue of bodhisattvas .

I think when tragic things happen it is on surface. It is like the ocean. One the surface a waves and sometimes the wave is very serious and strong. But it comes and goes, comes and goes, and underneath, the ocean always remains calm. Tibetans have a saying: "If bad news comes to you listen here" (points to the right ear) "and let it our here" (points to the left ear).