Tibet is not like Kuwait. Kuwait has oil.

Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.

Of course, when I say that human nature is gentleness, it is not 100 percent so. Every human being has that nature, but there are many people acting against their nature, being false.

Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided.

Each of us has the potential to contribute... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world.

When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present.

I make small mistakes every day. But major mistakes? It doesn't seem so. I've examined my service to the Tibetan people and to humanity, and I've done as much as I can in my life.