Even in comedies, you've got to feel safe for things to just happen in a way that is natural and free, and recognizable as human.
I think movies probably are a mirror in some way so we can see ourselves in them.
Western Buddhists in many ways are much serious Buddhists than Tibetans are.
The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested.
All of our energy should be in sacrifice and services. Suffering, at least.
One of the joys of being an actor is that you're always learning new things. And I've been doing this since I was 19, so there's been a lot of new things I have learned for each part. I always assume that I can do it.