"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend — or a meaningful day."

"I think the most important thing is to find inner peace. If you have inner peace, you can face any challenge."

"If a new Dalai Lama comes, that female must be attractive. Otherwise, not much use."

"My message is always the same: love, compassion, and forgiveness."

"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."