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" One thing I want to make clear, as far as my own rebirth is concerned, the final authority is myself and no one else, and obviously not China's Communists. "

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" There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. And, of course, there are Christian monks and nuns who already use Buddhist methods in order to develop their devotion, compassion, and ability to forgive. "

" I think the self-burning itself on practice of non-violence. These people, you see, they easily use bomb explosive, more casualty people. But they didn't do that. Only sacrifice their own life. So this also is part of practice of non-violence. "

" 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. "

" Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. "

" The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good. "

" Some scientists believe climate change is the cause of unprecedented melting of the North Pole, and that effects these very uncertain weather patterns. I think we should listen to those scientists and experts. "

" 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. "

" This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. "

" When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others. "

" Logically, harmony must come from the heart... Harmony very much based on trust. As soon as use force, creates fear. Fear and trust cannot go together. "

" 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. "

" Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. "

" Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties. "

" In most cases, my visits to the West are for promotion of human values and religious harmony. "

" I always say that people should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion. "

" 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. "

" The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman. "

" Sleep is the best meditation. "

" Death means change our clothes. Clothes become old, then time to come change. So this body become old, and then time come, take young body. "

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

" Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace. "

" 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. "

" Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy. "

" I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue with them combined. Hypocrisy! "

" Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier. "

" 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. "

" In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time. "