Enlightenment is eliminating mental confusion, eliminating hatred, jealousy, mental toxins, cravings. That's very simple and straightforward. Whether you can do it or not is another matter.

Happiness is a state of inner fulfillment.

To love oneself is to love life. It is essential to understand that we make ourselves happy in making others happy.

The Dalai Lama has been extremely interested in science since his childhood.

In the freshness of the present moment, past is gone, future is not yet born, and—if one remains in pure mindfulness and freedom—disturbing thoughts arise and go without leaving a trace. That is basic meditation.

The way you experience [pain] can change so much depending on your attitude.

Peace is not weak. Standing up to a tank is harder than dropping a suicide bomb