Highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism
I think governments can't do much.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.
Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.
When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.
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.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
I have done one thing that I think is a contribution: I helped Buddhist science and modern science combine. No other Buddhist has done that. Other lamas, I don't think they ever pay attention to modern science. Since my childhood, I have a keen interest.