I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend [with dignity, with honor].

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

A lot of problems we are facing, essentially, man made problem. Own creation. Not due to lack of intelligence.

It is not only our right as members of the global human family to protest when our brothers and sisters are being treated brutally, but it is also our duty to do whatever we can to hep them.

A compassionate attitude opens our inner door, and as a result it is much easier to communicate with others. If there is too much self-centered attitude, then fear, doubt and suspicion come and as a result our inner door closes. Then it is very difficult to communicate with others.

Spend some time alone every day.

Tibetans must take full authority and responsibility for developing industry, looking from all different perspectives, taking care of the environment, conserving resources for long-term economic health, and safeguarding the interests of Tibetan workers, nomads, and farmers.