A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically.

Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.

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

The real destroyer of inner peace is fear and distrust. Fear develops frustration, frustration develops anger, anger develops violence.

As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.

Love and compassion ... are the ultimate source of human happiness, and the need for them lies at the very core of our being.

Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible positions in the government of Tibet.