Change only takes place through action, not through meditation and prayer. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The three types of misery are the misery of suffering, the misery of change, and pervasive misery. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For change to happen in any community, the initiative must come from the individual. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Death means change our clothes. Clothes become old, then time to come change. So this body become old, and then time come,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
World belongs to humanity, not this leader, that leader or that king or prince or religious leader. World belongs to humanity. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Some scientists believe climate change is the cause of unprecedented melting of the North Pole, and that effects these very uncertain weather… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Since periods of great change, such as the present one, come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I truly believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of change such as the present one come so… — 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… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To develop genuine devotion, you must know the meaning of teachings. The main emphasis in Buddhism is to transform the mind, and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you want to change the world, first try to improve and bring about change within yourself. That will help change your… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Climate change has been immense difficulties of pains or illness or hard life on this planet. So through that way, you have… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Learning is the first step in making positive changes within yourself. Other factors are conviction, determination, action & effort. Learning & education… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Each of you should feel that you have great potential and that, with self-confidence and a little more effort, change really is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There are two kinds of happiness - the temporary pleasure derived primarily from material comfort alone and another more enduring comfort that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A wider of more altruistic attitude is very relevant in today's world. If we look at the situation from various angles, such… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Being concerned about other people is especially relevant in today's world. If we consider the complex inter-connected ness of our modern lives,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Human potential is the same for all. If you have will power, then you can change anything. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A genuine transformation that results from sustained concerted effort is long lasting because it has a firm foundation. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I always say that people should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Most REAL change is slow. Happiness and joy are the purpose of life. If we know that the future will be very… — 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
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
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
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
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
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
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
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
