In olden times when there was a war, it was a human-to-human confrontation. The victor in battle would directly see the blood… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We have to adopt a wider perspective, and always find common things between the people of north, east, south, and west. Conflict… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We have to have some form of politics. Politics is a form of resolving conflicts. Politics which comes from sincere motivation is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we face problems or disagreements today, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. Dialogue is the only appropriate method. One-sided… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is my belief that whereas the twentieth century has been a century of war and untold suffering, the twenty-first century should… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe that the basic nature of human beings is gentle and compassionate. It is therefore in our own interest to encourage… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Sometimes religion becomes yet another source for more division and even open conflict. Because of that situation, I feel the different religious… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Forgiveness is the most effective way of dealing with arguments; altruism and forgiveness bring humanity together so that no conflict, however serious,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others. We cannot… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If science proves facts that conflict with Buddhist understanding, Buddhism must change accordingly. We should always adopt a view that accords with… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If each of us can learn to relate to each other more out of compassion, with a sense of connection to each… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The reality today is that we are all interdependent and have to co-exist on this small planet. Therefore, the only sensible and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger and so on, are human-created problems which can be resolved… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we face problems or disagreements today, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. Dialogue is the only appropriate method. One-sided… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to be happy; happiness is a right. And while on a secondary level differences exist of nationality, faith, family background,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When a certain community is destroyed, in reality it destroys a part of all of us. So there should be a clear… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is natural that we face obstacles in pursuit of our goals. But if we remain passive, making no effort to solve… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Many problems that confront us today are created by man, whether they are violent conflicts, destruction of the environment, poverty or hunger.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I just want to live as a simple Buddhist monk, but during the last thirty years I have made many friends around… — 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
