As Far As Ignorance Is

On The Philosophical Level, Both Buddhism And Modern Science Share A Deep Suspicion Of Any Notion Of Absolutes, Whether Conceptualize As A Transcendent Being, As An Eternal, Unchanging Principle Such As Soul, Or As A Fundamental Substratum Of Reality. ... In The Buddhist Investigation Of Reality, At Least In Principle, Empirical Evidence Should Triumph Over Scriptural Authority, No Matter How Deeply Venerated A Scripture May Be.

My Responsibility Is To Save Tibet, To Protect Its Ancient Cultural Heritage.

I Must Have Dialogue With The Chinese Government, And Dialogue Requires Compromise. Therefore, I'm Speaking For Genuine Self-rule, Not For Independence.

If There's Good, Strong Evidence From Science That Such And Such Is The Case And This Is Contrary To Buddhism, Then We Will Change.

True Compassion Is Universal In Scope. It Is Accompanied By A Feeling Of Responsibility.