Buddhism Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

18 Buddhism quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

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The Dalai Lama’s 18 reflections weave together ethics, compassion, and a hopeful outlook on humanity, delivering a gentle yet powerful reminder of our shared responsibility.

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“All dharma teachings agree on one point—lessening one’s self-absorption”

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“If, on the other hand, I relate to others from the perspective of myself as someone different—a Buddhist, a Tibetan, and so…

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“Ultimately humanity is one, and this small planet is our only home. If we're to protect this home of ours, each of…

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“Bodhisattvas are referred to as enlightened “heroes” or “warriors.” They are highly altruistic beings who have the wisdom to realize that by…

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“Joy can span from the pleasure of others’ good fortune, what Buddhists call mudita, to the pleasure in others’ misfortune, what the…

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“If we don’t do anything constructive and expect that others will, then obviously nothing is possible. The first step is to cultivate…

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“On the philosophical level, both Buddhism and modern science share a deep suspicion of any notion of absolutes, whether conceptualize as a…

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“To practice tantra requires even greater compassion and greater intelligence than are required on the sutra path; thus, though many persons in…

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“I maintain that Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism all hold up love as an ideal, seek…

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“Whether our action is wholesome or unwholesome depends on whether that action or deed arises from a disciplined or undisciplined state of…

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“If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is disaster. If you nurse hatred, you…

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“The Dalai Lama began by saying it’s not possible for everyone to be a Christian or a Buddhist. “There’s no other choice…

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“It does not matter whether one is a Buddhist like me, or a Christian like the Archbishop, or any other religion, or…

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“I asked the Dalai Lama what it was like to wake up with joy, and he shared his experience each morning. 'I…

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“No matter what activity or practice we are pursuing, there isn't anything that isn't made easier through constant familiarity and training. Through…

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“It seems that scientific research reaches deeper and deeper. But it also seems that more and more people, at least scientists, are…

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“One of the positive side-effects of maintaining a very high degree of awareness of death is that it will prepare the individual…

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“On the basis of its ethical quality, the Buddha distinguishes kamma into two major categories: the unwholesome (akusala) and the wholesome (kusala).…

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“our ability to reframe our situation more positively”

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“The fourth and final circuit is “our ability to be generous.”

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“In general, if we carefully examine any given situation in a very unbiased and honest way, we will realize that to a large extent…

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“Live so when your children think of fairness and integrity they think of you.”

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“It is important to consider others at least as important as ourselves. This is the essence of spirituality.”

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“I maintain that Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism all hold up love as an ideal, seek to benefit…

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“Marriages, even the best ones—perhaps especially the best ones—are an ongoing process of spoken and unspoken forgiveness. •”

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“You see, if there are no difficulties and you are always relaxed, then you complain more”

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“It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy. Every moment is a gift.”

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“Joy can span from the pleasure of others’ good fortune, what Buddhists call mudita, to the pleasure in others’ misfortune, what the Germans call…

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“If you think only of yourself, if you forget the rights and well-being of others, or, worse still, if you exploit others, ultimately you…

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“It seems that scientific research reaches deeper and deeper. But it also seems that more and more people, at least scientists, are beginning to…

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