It Is The State Of Mind Of

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

The Simple Recognition That Everyone Else Wants To Be Happy And Not To Suffer, Just As I Do, Serves As A Constant Reminder Against Selfishness And Partiality. It Reminds Us There Is Little To Be Gained From Being Kind And Generous While Hoping To Win Something In Return. Actions Motivated By A Desire To Earn A Good Name For Ourselves Are Still Selfish, Even If They Appear To Be Acts Of Kindness.

Without Mutual Tolerance Emerging As The Foundation, Terrible Situations Like Those Of Tibet And Sri Lanka, Bosnia And Rwanda, Can Never Be Effectively Improved.

All Good Qualities Must Be Sown And Cultivated. We Can’t Expect To Change Overnight From An Ordinary Person Into One With High Realizations.

Nothing Is Permanent.