The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The Tibetan people will need to determine who the next reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Anger is the real destroyer of our good human qualities; an enemy with a weapon cannot destroy these qualities, but anger can.… — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Absolutes Copy Share Image
We must not lose our trust in the power of truth. Everything is always changing in the world. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
Looking at the pattern of our existence from birth to death, we can see the way in which we are fundamentally nurtured… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized. — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
Many of the earth's habitats, animals, plants, insects and even micro-organisms that we know to be rare may not be known at… — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
In pluralistic, democratic societies, there is the freedom to adopt the religion of your choice. This is good. This lets curious people… — Dalai Lama Choices Copy Share Image
There are so many things I could say about you but none of them can describe you fully. You are the beauty… — Dalai Lama Beauty Copy Share Image
As a human being, anger is a part of our mind. Irritation also part of our mind. But you can do -… — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
All religion teaches the virtues of love, altruism and patience, while showing us how to discipline and transform ourselves to achieve inner… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others… — Dalai Lama Altruism Copy Share Image
I think the person who has had more experience of hardships can stand more firmly in the face of problems than the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It seems to me that self confidence and the ability to stand one's ground are essential if we want to succeed in… — Dalai Lama Ability Copy Share Image
We must cultivate a universal responsibility toward each other and extend it to the planet that we have to share — Dalai Lama Inspirational Copy Share Image
All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty,… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
If we have no inner peace, we deceive ourselves into thinking that comfort and prosperity will bring happiness. — Dalai Lama Comfort Copy Share Image
We consider that the lives of all beings are just as precious as our own, and through this we develop a sense… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need Buddhist. Do practice Compassion. The world needs more compassion. — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
Love and kindness are the very basis of society. If we lose these feelings, society will face tremendous difficulties; the survival of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
...there is an intense delight in abandoning faulty states of mind and in cultivating helpful ones in meditation. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If someone remains in a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, external surroundings can cause them only a limited disturbance. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner… — Dalai Lama Attention Copy Share Image
A mind wishing to benefit other people and other sentient beings is the very basis of peace and happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you contribute to other peoples happiness, you will find the true meaning of life. The key point is to have a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Even within one person, yesterday and today, there are differences. We must look at a deeper level. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
“I think, in many cases, you develop some sort of unhappiness, some discontent, which leads to frustration and anger.” — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
The message of love and compassion will travel far and wide if all who follow a spiritual path work together in harmony… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering. — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
Our prime purpose in life is to help others. And if you cant help them, at least dont hurt them. — Dalai Lama Goals Copy Share Image
Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you shift your focus from oneself to others, and think more about others' well-being and welfare, it has an immediate liberating… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it's worth making the attempt. That's why courage is… — Dalai Lama Courage Copy Share Image
I have come to the conclusion that whether or not a person is a religious believer does not matter. Far more important… — Dalai Lama Believer Copy Share Image
Wealth is not necessarily a bad thing when it has been earned in an honest manner and neither other individuals nor the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whether someone believes something or not, believer or non-believer, as long as you are a member of the human family, you need… — Dalai Lama Belief Copy Share Image
To defy the authority of empirical evidence is to disqualify oneself as someone worthy of critical engagement in a dialogue. — Dalai Lama Authority Copy Share Image
