My own share making contribution [to the the well-being of humanity]. So I never feel I am something special. — Dalai Lama Contribution Copy Share Image
Attachment constrains our vision so that we are not able to see things from a wider perspective. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If there were really serious consequences if I did not accept, then of course I would do whatever was necessary. But in… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can benefit others through our actions by being warm and generous toward them, by being charitable, and by helping those in… — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does… — Dalai Lama Brain Copy Share Image
A thousand candles can be lit from one candle, however the life of the original candle is not shortened in the least. — Dalai Lama Candle Copy Share Image
For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise. — Dalai Lama Expertise Copy Share Image
There should be pluralism - the concept of many religions, many truths. But we must also be careful not to become nihilistic. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is nothing that does not get easier through cultivation. The buddhas of the past started out as ordinary beings. They were… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
I appreciate any organization or individual people who sincerely make an effort to promote harmony between humanity, and particularly harmony between the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Each one of us is responsible for the whole of humankind. We need to think of each other really as brothers and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“So long as people give priority to material values, then injustice, inequity, intolerance, and greed - all the outward manifestations of neglect… — Dalai Lama Greed Copy Share Image
It is worthwhile for one to make an effort to achieve happiness. Just as the purpose of a plant is to grow,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is our custom to say that someone is 'lucky' or 'unlucky' if they meet with fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, respectively. It… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is important to reflect on the kindness of others. Every aspect of our present well-being is due to others' hard work.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Internal peace is an essential first step to achieving peace in the world. How do you cultivate it? It's very simple. In… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We have to think and see how we can fundamentally change our education system so that we can train people to develop… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
I think when tragic things happen it is on surface. It is like the ocean. One the surface a waves and sometimes… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
With a basic understanding of all humans as brothers and sisters, we can appreciate the usefulness of different systems and ideologies that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Peace must first be developed within an individual. And I believe that love, compassion, and altruism are the fundamental basis for peace.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Religion is important for humanity, but it should evolve with humanity. The first priority is to establish and develop the principle of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Some people say that the West has a cruel history. These people also may see the achievements of Western countries - in… — Dalai Lama Achievement Copy Share Image
Whether it is under the guise of survival and self-defence or directly expressed through dominion and greed, the failure to recognize the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The real troublemakers are anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred. With them, problems cannot be solved. Though we may have temporary success, ultimately… — Dalai Lama Adversity Copy Share Image
A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others. — Dalai Lama Compassionate Copy Share Image
Ignorance is the source of hatred, and the way to get rid of ignorance is realization. — Dalai Lama Hatred Copy Share Image
We have to make a sustained effort, again and again, to cultivate the positive aspects within us. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
Buddhahood is a state free of all obstructions to knowledge and disturbing emotions. It is the state in which the mind is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and look back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path. — Dalai Lama Essence Copy Share Image
One scientist had discussions about love and compassion. Usually, he felt irritation. After our meeting, for some months, anger never come. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
So long as space remains So long as sentient beings' Suffering remains I will remain In order to help, In order to… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
We share the earth not only with our fellow human beings, but with all the other creatures. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier. — Dalai Lama Happier Copy Share Image
Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use… — Dalai Lama Clock Copy Share Image
I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every sort of seven billion human being have to think about the well-being of humanity. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you become more concerned for the welfare of others, you will experience a sense of calm, inner-strength, and self confidence. — Dalai Lama Calm Copy Share Image