Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.

The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.

Poverty is the worst form of violence.

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.

 India is a geographical term. It is no more a united nation than the Equator. 

Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.

Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principles, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.

I felt we must separate political responsibility. The Dalai Lama should not carry that burden. So that is my selfish reason - to protect the old Dalai Lama tradition. It is safer without political involvement.

Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.

Landslides, cloudbursts, and what not—the hill folks have to contend with more than their share of woes.

Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith.

Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.