Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need Buddhist. Do practice Compassion. The world needs more compassion. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you develop a pure and sincere motivation, if you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It seems that for some people the idea of compassion entails a complete disregard for or even a sacrifice of their own… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I have observed that religious practice is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness itself. I have also suggested… — 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
Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
What acts as a far more effective circumstance for generating compassion and what, in fact, rouses us from our comfortable meditation seat… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our… — 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
“Compassion and generosity are not just lofty virtues - they are at the center of our humanity, what makes our lives joyful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Love and compassion ... are the ultimate source of human happiness, and the need for them lies at the very core of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Therefore we have to make effort through well through every corner, media people, education sort of institution, and family, parents, everywhere. It… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I think technology really increased human ability, but technology cannot produce compassion. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Rather, genuine compassion is based on the rationale that all human beings have an innate desire to be happy and overcome suffering,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need to strengthen such inner values as contentment, patience and tolerance, as well as compassion for others. Keeping in mind that… — 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
