Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Peace of mind is the basis of a healthy body and a healthy mind; so peace of mind, a calm mind, is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. — Dalai Lama Differences Copy Share Image
If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease — Dalai Lama Body Copy Share Image
It does not matter whether you are a theist or atheist, what matters is sincerity, forgiveness, and compassion. — Dalai Lama Atheist Copy Share Image
It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance. — Dalai Lama Character Copy Share Image
Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflective… — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
Responsibility - moral responsibilities, responsibilities regarding society - these are things that come from the heart. — Dalai Lama Heart Copy Share Image
As far as your personal requirements are concerned, the ideal is to have fewer involvements, fewer obligations, and fewer affairs, business or… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The process of dying begins with the dissolution of the elements within the body. It has eight stages, beginning with the dissolution… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you have religious faith, very good, you can add on secular ethics, then religious belief, add on it, very good. But… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is natural that we face obstacles in pursuit of our goals. But if we remain passive, making no effort to solve… — Dalai Lama Adversity Copy Share Image
Nonviolence is the only way. Even if you achieve your goal by violent means there are always side effects, and these can… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
Distrust brings frustration and fear. So therefore, the lonely feeling automatically come. So, lonely feeling is not creation of environment, but creation… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
I think, that in the twenty-second century, there will be more female reincarnations at female institutions. Then there'll be competition between male… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If there are sound reasons or bases for the points you demand, then there is no need for violence. On the other… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the… — Dalai Lama Being a better person Copy Share Image
The problem isn't materialism as such. Rather it is the underlying assumption that full satisfaction can arise from gratifying the senses alone.… — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
I call the light and high aspects of my being spirit and the dark and heavy aspects soul. Soul is at home… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“If one's life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what… — Dalai Lama Contentment Copy Share Image
People often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility.… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world. According to my own… — Dalai Lama Ability Copy Share Image
An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too.… — Dalai Lama Affectionate Copy Share Image
Change only takes place through action, not through meditation and prayer. — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
I am like a wounded animal in a remote isolated place - How wonderful! - How happy! — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
