“China has to go along with world trends. That's democracy, liberty, individual freedom. China sooner or later has to go that way. It cannot go backward.”
Freedom
“Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.”
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“Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.”
Home“The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.”
Good“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
Happiness“Sleep is the best meditation.”
Best“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.”
Morning“Computers make me totally blank out.”
Computers“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
Hope“Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.”
Religion“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Motivational“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”
Peace“I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.”
Hope“In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.”
Best“I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture.”
History“If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.”
Power“The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.”
Change“Chinese people themselves, they really want change.”
Change“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.”
Respect“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
Religion“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.”
Forgiveness