Dalai Lama

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. ”

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. ”

If I had remained in Lhasa, even without the Chinese occupation, I would probably have carried the ceremonial role in some orthodox way. ”

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. ”

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. ”

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 have no trouble sleeping. ”

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

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

China has to go along with world trends. That's democracy, liberty, individual freedom. China sooner or later has to go that way. It cannot go backward. ”