Prague, Czech Republic

6 September, 1997

The death of Mother Theresa is an immense loss for humanity. She was a living example of the human capacity to generate infinite love, compassion and altruism. Her work and life embodied these noble and universal human values for people all over the world across the barriers of race, nationality, culture and religion.

Today's world requires us to realise and accept the oneness of humanity and develop a sense of universal responsibility and caring. Although mordern science and technology had made greate contributions in solving many of mankind's problems, it is obvious that the challenges and issues faced by the global community today require us to cultivate not only the rational mind but also the other faculties of the human spirit; the power of love, compassion and solidarity. Mother Theresa was a towering embodiment of this human spirit and her great compassion an inspiring example of the true essence and potential of spiritual life.

The Dalai Lama