If Scientific Analysis Were Conclusively To Demonstrate

The Purpose Of Life Is To Be Happy.

When We Are Caught Up In A Destructive Emotion, We Lose One Of Our Greatest Assets: Our Independence.

I Consider Myself To Be Just One Among 7 Billion Human Beings. If I Were To Think Of Myself As Different From Others, Or As Something Special, It Would Create A Barrier Between Us. What Makes Us The Same Is That We All Want To Lead Happy Lives And Gather Friends Around Us. And Friendship Is Based On Trust, Honesty And Openness.

For Tibetans, The Real Strength Of Our Struggle Is Truth - Not Size, Money, Or Expertise.

When I Meet People From Other Cultures I Know That They Too Want Happiness And Do Not Want Suffering, This Allows Me To See Them As Brothers And Sisters.