A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness . — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
With genuine love and compassion, another person's appearance or behavior has no affect on your attitude. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you… — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Once you encourage the thought of compassion in your mind, once it becomes active, then your attitude towards others changes automatically. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Through awareness, you get a certain attitude. That's the way, you see, to achieve more peaceful, more compassion, more friendship through that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc) or people you dislike. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If an individual has a calm state of mind, that person's attitudes and views will be calm and tranquil even in the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To help us bring benefit to others through our words and actions, it is useful to cultivate an attitude of sympathetic joy… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness arises as a result of different causes and conditions. If you harm someone out of anger, you may feel some superficial… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The great benefit of science is that it can contribute tremendously to the alleviation of suffering at the physical level, but it… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion is something we can count on. Even if we face economic problems and our fortunes decline, we can still share our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A compassionate attitude opens our inner door, and as a result it is much easier to communicate with others. If there is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Those who like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Too much of a self-centered attitude creates mistrust and suspicion in others, which can in turn lead to fear. But if you… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Giving material goods is one form of generosity, but one can extend an attitude of generosity into all one's behavior. Being kind,… — 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
Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is nothing I can't live without. I learned this attitude when I was a child. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Moving towards better rather than moving away from bad is an attitude of embracing life rather than rejecting it. — Dalai Lama 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 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 Copy Share Image
Too much self-centered attitude, you see, brings, you see, isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
World economies are always so tenuous and we are subject to so many losses in life, but a compassionate attitude is something… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If one assumes a humble attitude, one's own good qualities will increase. Whereas if one is proud, one will become jealous of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
You can develop the right attitude toward others if you have kindness, love and respect for them, and a clear realization of… — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Anger and hatred cannot bring harmony. The noble task of arms control and disarmament cannot be accomplished by confrontation and condemnation. Hostile… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are… — Dalai Lama 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 not function… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
