The practice of patience guards us against losing our presence of mind. It enables us to remain undisturbed, even when the situation… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Firstly, as a Buddhist monk, I hold that violence is not good. Secondly, I am a firm believer in the Gandian ethic… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept will occur as long as I remain… — 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
The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To combat hatred directed toward a person, a Buddhist cultivates loving kindness toward that person. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need to take action to develop compassion, to create inner peace within ourselves and to share that inner peace with our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Don't use Buddhism to become a Buddhist. Use Buddhism to become better at whatever else in your life you are doing already. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Today, due to the massive Chinese population transfer, the nation of Tibet truly faces the threat of extinction, along with its unique… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Some people get the impression that Buddhism talks too much about suffering. In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Misunderstanding may arise by confusing the Buddhist and scientific definitions of death. Within the scientific system you spoke quite validly of the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Even if only a few individuals try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves, and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
On the philosophical level, both Buddhism and modern science share a deep suspicion of any notion of absolutes, whether conceptualize as a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Different people describe me in a different ways. Some describe me as the living Buddha. Nonsense. Some describe me as 'God-king.' Nonsense.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Freedom is the real source of human happiness and creativity. Irrespective of whether you are a believer or nonbeliever, whether Buddhist, Christian,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One Mongolian leader became a very, very brutal dictator and eventually became a murderer. Previously, he was a monk, and then he… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Human beings by nature want happiness and do not want suffering. With that feeling everyone tries to achieve happiness and tries to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Giving up attachment to the world does not mean that you set yourself apart from it. Generating a desire for others to… — 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
