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" I consider myself as a free spokesman for the people. "

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" I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted. "

Take For Granted

" I don't think generally politician come from democratic country. I think not that thinking. But sometimes little bit short-sighted. They are mainly looking for their next vote. "

" I think technology really increased human ability. But technology cannot produce compassion. "

" If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them. "

" 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. "

" More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. "

" We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. "

" It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them. "

" Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open. "

" Computers make me totally blank out. "

" I have no trouble sleeping. "

" I always believe the rule by king or official leader is outdated. Now we must catch up with the modern world. "

" 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. "

" All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment. "

" The purpose of our lives is to be happy. "

" With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world. "

Self-Confidence

" The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis. "

" Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. "

" I feel exhausted if I teach too long. "

" 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. "

" I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console. "

" Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. "

" 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. "

" We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection. "

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

" When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need.' "

" If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. "