Today we face many problems. Some are created essentially by ourselves based on divisions due to ideology, religion, race, economic status, or… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvelous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we wish to ensure everyone’s peace and happiness we need to cultivate a healthy respect for the diversity of our peoples… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. Despite all of the things that differentiate… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
However capable and skillful an individual may be, left alone, he or she will not survive. When we are sick or very… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I consider myself to be just one among 7 billion human beings. If I were to think of myself as different from… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to be happy; happiness is a right. And while on a secondary level differences exist of nationality, faith, family background,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each one of us aspires to happiness and each one… — 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
