“Compassion and generosity are not just lofty virtues - they are at the center of our humanity, what makes our lives joyful… — Dalai Lama Character Copy Share Image
A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then… — Dalai Lama Future Copy Share Image
Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
People need to climb the mountain not simple because it is there But because the soulful divinity needs to be mated with… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As far as mental development is concerned, we should never be complacent. We can develop our minds infinitely - there is no… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we want to save the world, we must have a plan. But no plan will work unless we meditate. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Religion does not mean just precepts, a temple, monastery, or other external signs, for these as well as hearing and thinking are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Ultimately, the reason why love and compassion bring the greatest happiness is simply that our nature cherishes them above all else. The… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
I feel that we should not only maintain gentle, peaceful relations with our fellow human beings bur also that is very important… — Dalai Lama Attitude 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 Culture Copy Share Image
Every human should have the idea of taking care of the environment, of nature, of water. So using too much or wasting… — Dalai Lama Care Copy Share Image
“Rather, genuine compassion is based on the rationale that all human beings have an innate desire to be happy and overcome suffering,… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
Instead of wondering WHY this is happening to you, consider why this is happening to YOU. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
Black Power If the motive is good, and there are no other possibilities, then seen most deeply it [violence] is nonviolence, because… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live. — Dalai Lama Climate Copy Share Image
Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Nothing comes into being without a cause and when all the conditions are created, there is nothing that can prevent the consequence. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace, mental stability and for human survival. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
The key point is kindness. With kindness one will have inner peace. Through inner peace, world peace can one day be a… — Dalai Lama Inner peace Copy Share Image
My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity. — Dalai Lama Humanity Copy Share Image
Awareness of death is the very bedrock of the entire path. Until you have developed this awareness, all other practices are obstructed. — Dalai Lama Awareness Copy Share Image
Each of us in our own way can try to spread compassion into peoples hearts. Western civilizations these days place great importance… — Dalai Lama Brain Copy Share Image
In today’s interconnected and globalized world, it is now commonplace for people of dissimilar world views, faiths and races to live side… — Dalai Lama Acceptance Copy Share Image
So, the tendency of our childish nature is to take small things too seriously and get easily offended, whereas when we are… — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
Those who don't have a life filled with luxury may have a home filled with compassion, based on their choice to be… — Dalai Lama Choices Copy Share Image
The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I… — Dalai Lama Attachment Copy Share Image
Not to identify oneself with something, or to associate things with the 'me,' and to see that the idea that there is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
You must not procrastinate. Rather, you should make preparations so that even if you did die tonight, you would have no regrets.… — Dalai Lama Appreciation Copy Share Image
Friends, genuine friends, are attracted by a warm heart, not money, not power. A genuine friend considers you as just another human… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
I really feel that some people neglect and overlook compassion because they associate it with religion. Of course, everyone is free to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One country ... one ideology, one system is not sufficient. It is helpful to have a variety of different approaches ... We… — Dalai Lama Approach 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