More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For material progress and physical well being, peace of mind is of utmost importance. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn't bring peace of mind. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is... very helpful to think of adversity not so much as a threat to our peace of mind but rather as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The real enemy of happiness is the mind's fixations and delusions... If you have the right mind, you can overcome anything -… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Through meditative techniques, one can free the mind of delusions and attain what we call enlightenment. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is the state of mind of the person wielding the instrument that determines to what end it will be put. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I met an American lady many years ago, much distant. Then I told her about my own difficult experiences and I showed… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We have a largely materialistic lifestyle characterized by a materialistic culture. However, this only provides us with temporary, sensory satisfaction, whereas long-term… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you are mindful of death, it will not come as a surprise-you will not be anxious. You will feel that death… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion suits our physical condition, whereas anger, fear and distrust are harmful to our well-being. Therefore, just as we learn the importance… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Sometimes people feel mind is merely the - in some animal, the energy or something from the brain. Now there are little… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is important to understand that counterproducti ve actions of body, speech and mind do not arise of their own accord, but… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Unless we possess high spiritual qualifications, there is no doubt that the events life throws upon us will give rise to frustration,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you have peace of mind, when you meet with problems and difficulties they won’t disturb your inner peace. You’ll be able… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although we are all the same in not wanting problems and wanting a peaceful life, we tend to create a lot of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is no denying that consideration of others is worthwhile and that our happiness is inextricably bound up with the happiness of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One problem with our current society is that we have an attitude towards education as if it is there to simply make… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Sensory experience does not offset the intense pain or pleasure we feel on a mental level; it may distract us, but doesn't… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We are the creators of our own happiness and suffering, for everything originates in the mind. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need to understand how destructive emotions affect us and constructive emotions can help us, so that we can maintain our peace… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness is a state of mind. With physical comforts if your mind is still in a state of confusion and agitation, it… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Unlike physical progress, which is subject to natural restrictions, the qualities of the mind can be developed limitlessly. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A calm mind is good for our physical health, but it also enables us to see things more realistically. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery...we have learned that the key to happiness is inner… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and well-being, but ultimately happiness and suffering depend on the mind. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
