Joining the Sangha and renouncing worldly life is necessary in order to devote your whole life and all your energies toward the Dharma.

As women become more educated and confident, they can start adding their voice.

People should find what approach really speaks to them, and then do it. Obviously, better with a good teacher, who can help you on the path. But in any case, basic principles.

In this life you have obstacles.

Western Tibetan Buddhists are always looking out there at the distant snow peaks and they lose the flowers along the path.

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.

I think the problem with Western students is they're very ambitious.