"The 21st century should be a century of dialogue, not violence."

"I think I am a very good cook. My specialty is Tibetan food."

"I am not a politician. I am a spiritual leader. My main concern is the well-being of humanity."

"I have been asked, 'What is the true meaning of life?' I replied, 'To be happy and useful.'"

"I am a vegetarian. I used to eat meat, but then I had a dream that I was eating a dog. So I stopped."