Warm-heartedne ss and concern for others’ well-being are a…

The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel.

— Dalai Lama

Man, being not only a religious, but also a social being, requires for the promotion of his rational happiness religious institutions, which, while they…

— Hosea Ballou

A kernel of truth lurks at the heart of religion, because spiritual experience, ethical behavior, and strong communities are essential for human happiness. And…

— Sam Harris

Who does not see that we are likely to ascertain the distinctive significance of religious melancholy and happiness, or of religious trances, far better…

— William James

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

Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and concern for others allow us to develop self-confidence, which breeds trust and friendship.

— Dalai Lama

What is the relationship between spirituality and ethical practice? Since love and compassion and similar qualities all, by definition, presume some level of concern…

— Dalai Lama

Although we are all the same in not wanting problems and wanting a peaceful life, we tend to create a lot of problems for…

— Dalai Lama

The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others.

— Dalai Lama

As human beings we each have a responsibility to care for humanity. Expressing concern for others brings inner strength and deep satisfaction. As social…

— Dalai Lama

Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. It is by giving warmth and affection,…

— Dalai Lama

My main interest is in the promotion of human values. From birth we have a sense of affection and some sense of concern for…

— Dalai Lama

In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves.

— Dalai Lama

If indeed the qualities such as love, patience, tolerance, and forgiveness are what happiness consists in, and if it is also true that compassion,…

— Dalai Lama

We are driven by self-interest, it’s necessary to survive. But we need wise self-interest that is generous and co-operative, taking others’ interests into account.…

— Dalai Lama