There are differences between us. But it doesn't make sense to emphasize that, because my future and yours is connected with everyone… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
People often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility.… — 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
Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Death is a part of all our lives. Whether we like it or not, it is bound to happen. Instead of avoiding… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Even within one person, yesterday and today, there are differences. We must look at a deeper level. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is no need to mention the great difference between the amount of satisfaction there is in just oneself being happy and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. Despite all of the things that differentiate… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Differences in religious beliefs, politics, social status, and position are all secondary. When we look at someone with compassion, we are able… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Because of the great differences in our ways of thinking, it is inevitable that we have different religions and faiths. Each has… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Basically, therefore, we should approach others openly, recognizing each person as another human being just like ourselves. There is not much difference… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although you can find certain differences among the Buddhist philosophical schools about how the universe came into being, the basic common question… — 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
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
I think the problem is these basic sort of human values from our - from the beginning, from birth, are not sort… — 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
In today’s interconnected and globalized world, it is now commonplace for people of dissimilar world views, faiths and races to live side… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. — 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
