On a relative level where we live, we need to have a sense of identity, otherwise we'd fall apart, wouldn't we?

I don't think I've changed anything, but I hope that by my talks I have encouraged people in their practice. That's as much as any of us can do.

Nowadays, mindfulness has become a catch-all word, but the general principle of trying to be more conscious and aware in our daily life is very important. Along with this, it's helpful to contemplate some of the mind training verses which are designed to take and transform all of the problems we experience.

When I look back I feel very grateful.

The Dharma is a very, very special and precious thing. The more you practice it, the more you will realize this.

If you go to any nunnery and ask them what the main obstacle is, they'll always say low self-esteem and lack of confidence. It will take time. But the difference between the first girls from Ladakh who became nuns, to the girls we have now, is very encouraging.

It's important to lighten up a bit!