Usually I call it Bud- dhist culture. That's good, useful. Even when we reach a difficult situation with a smile, it becomes much easier. We have less problems. If you are too serious, you just face more difficulty.
Life is too serious, sometimes.
When the first Chinese invasion came to Tibetan territory, in 1950, in 1949. Now, when I look back at the last 44 or 45 years, and I think about the major decisions, I have no regret. And I don't remember a time when my faith or the spirit was completely gone, or shaken. Another important thing is my 100 percent belief that the purpose of one's own life is happiness. True happiness, genuine happiness comes when you see some usefulness of your life, Then you get some satisfaction.