A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.

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

I think, that in the twenty-second century, there will be more female reincarnations at female institutions. Then there'll be competition between male lama institutions and female lama institutions. It'll be a positive sort of competition.

Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.

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

We consider that the lives of all beings are just as precious as our own, and through this we develop a sense of concern for others.

Basically, therefore, we should approach others openly, recognizing each person as another human being just like ourselves. There is not much difference between us all.