"When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace."

"We need to combine modern education with ancient Indian knowledge."

"My main concern is the well-being of the six million Tibetans."

"The 21st century should be a century of dialogue, not violence."

"Sometimes I tease people, saying that I am 2000 years old."