We have always been a nation different from the Chinese. Long ago we fought wars with them. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As long as I am alive, I am fully committed to amity between Tibetans and Chinese. Otherwise there's no use. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture. — 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
If I had remained in Lhasa, even without the Chinese occupation, I would probably have carried the ceremonial role in some orthodox… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I only escaped from Tibet because I feared my people would resort to desperate violence if the Chinese took me as their… — 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
I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I have been clear in my position for quite a while, but the Chinese have not responded. Therefore, we are now in… — 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
