"Since we became Buddhist, we have lived in peace with them. We did not invade them. We did not want them to invade us. We have never declared war on China."
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"I could justify violence only in this extreme case, to save the last living knowledge of Buddhism itself."
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"Humanity happy, I get benefit. Humanity in state of trouble, or violence, I cannot escape from that."
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"Buddhism strongly discourages blind faith and fanaticism."
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"I am a firm believer in the importance of democracy, not only as the ultimate goal, but also as an essential part of the process."
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"I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence."
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"The Dalai Lama should not be partisan either, should remain above."
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"But when it comes to democratic political parties, I prefer that monks and nuns not join them - in order to ensure proper democratic practice."
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"If you the owner of the dog, really showing not just food but real affection, then dog very much appreciate. Isn't it?"
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"Spirituality actually must be above politics. Or some other sort of business."
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"Every sort of seven billion human being have to think about the well-being of humanity."
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"Medical science begin to notice for good health, peace of mind, self-confidence, optimism is something very important. And also preventive measure."
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"I don't want to be a prisoner in a palace, living in such a constricted way - too tight!"
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"I am simply just one monk. That's all."
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"Different people describe me in a different ways. Some describe me as the living Buddha. Nonsense. Some describe me as 'God-king.' Nonsense. Some consider me as a demon or a wolf in Buddhist robes. That also, I think nonsense."
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"Tibetans must take full authority and responsibility for developing industry, looking from all different perspectives, taking care of the environment, conserving resources for long-term economic health, and safeguarding the interests of Tibetan workers, nomads, and farmers."
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"Without mutual tolerance emerging as the foundation, terrible situations like those of Tibet and Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Rwanda, can never be effectively improved."
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"For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise. China is much bigger, richer, more powerful militarily, and has much better skill in diplomacy. They outdo us in every field. But they have no justice. We have placed our whole faith in truth and in justice. We have nothing else, in principle and in practice."
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"One Mongolian leader became a very, very brutal dictator and eventually became a murderer. Previously, he was a monk, and then he became a revolutionary. Under the influence of his new ideology, he actually killed his own teacher. Pol Pot's family background was Buddhist. Whether he himself was a Buddhist at a young age, I don't know. Even Chairman Mao's family background was Buddhist. So one day, if the Dalai Lama becomes a mass murderer, he will become the most deadly of mass murderers."
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"I make small mistakes every day. But major mistakes? It doesn't seem so. I've examined my service to the Tibetan people and to humanity, and I've done as much as I can in my life."
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