It Is Our Enemies Who Provide Us

We Can Reject Everything Else: Religion, Ideology, All Received Wisdom. But We Cannot Escape The Necessity Of Love And Compassion. This, Then, Is My True Religion, My Simple Faith. In This Sense, There Is No Need For Temple Or Church, For Mosque Or Synagogue, No Need For Complicated Philosophy, Doctrine, Or Dogma. Our Own Heart, Our Own Mind, Is The Temple. The Doctrine Is Compassion. Love For Others And Respect For Their Rights And Dignity, No Matter Who Or What They Are: Ultimately These Are All We Need.

To A Large Extent, Whether You Suffer Depends On How You Respond To A Given Situation.

I Try To Treat Whoever I Meet As An Old Friend. This Gives Me A Genuine Feeling Of Happiness. It Is The Practice Of Compassion.

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.

I'm Now Nearly 79. At 16 I Took Responsibility For Tibet And Lost My Freedom. At 24 I Lost My Country And Became A Refugee. I've Met Difficulties, But As The Saying Goes: 'wherever You're Happy, You Can Call Home, And Whoever Is Kind To You Is Like Your Parents.' I've Been Happy And At Home In The World At Large. Living A Meaningful Life Isn't Just A Matter Of Money; It's About Dedicating Your Life To Helping Others.