I think that ethical behaviour is another feature of the kind of inner discipline that leads to a happier existence.

The question is not to know what is the meaning of life, but what meaning I can give to my life.

Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.

Now is the time when your action is practice.

There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.

Taking care of our planet is like taking care of our houses. Since we human beings come from Nature, there is no point in our going against nature, which is why I say the environment is not a matter of religion or ethics or morality. These are luxuries, since we can survive without them. But we will not survive if we continue to go against nature.

I am simply just one monk. That's all.