The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
By developing a sense of respect for others and a concern for their welfare, we reduce our own selfishness, which is the… — 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
Peace in the world depends on peace in the hearts of individuals; this depends on each of us practising ethics by disciplining… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is nothing that does not get easier through cultivation. The buddhas of the past started out as ordinary beings. They were… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All religions are essentially the same in their goal of developing a good human heart so that we may become better human… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. That's… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It may seem unrealistic to think we can ever become free from hatred, but Buddhists have systematic methods for gradually developing a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The real destroyer of inner peace is fear and distrust. Fear develops frustration, frustration develops anger, anger develops violence. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we have the same experience of destructive and constructive emotions. We also have a human mind capable of developing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. The difference is that,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our most valuable teachers are our enemies.While our friends can help us in many ways, only our enemies can provide us with… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It’s in our interest to take care of others. Self-centrednes s is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The jealousy that arises from another's achievement is overcome by developing an awareness of and admiration for one's own and other's achievement. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Tibetans must take full authority and responsibility for developing industry, looking from all different perspectives, taking care of the environment, conserving resources… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Depression seems to be related to fear, anger and frustration. When you're in a bad mood, even if you meet with your… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of us, brings self-confidence , reduces our sense of suspicion and mistrust, and… — 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
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
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
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
