--- title: "13 Dues Quotes By Dalai Lama" description: "13 Dues quotes by Dalai Lama. Plus more from Dalai Lama and more Dues sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d7/dalai-lama-89_creation_a-lot-of-problems-we-are-facing-essentia_2829016.jpg" --- > [A lot of problems we are facing, essentially, man made problem. Own creation. Not due to lack of intelligence.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/a-lot-of-problems-we-are-facing-essentially-man-made-problem-own/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d7/dalai-lama-89_creation_a-lot-of-problems-we-are-facing-essentia_2829016.jpg) > [In my mind of course natural disaster like tsunami, and these things, also I think indirectly may relate to human behavior. But…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/in-my-mind-of-course-natural-disaster-like-tsunami-and-these-things/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c3/dalai-lama-89_behavior_in-my-mind-of-course-natural-disaster-li_3194203.jpg) > [Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/happiness-does-not-come-about-only-due-to-external-circumstances-it/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fcc/dalai-lama-89_attitude_happiness-does-not-come-about-only-due-t_1253999.jpg) > [Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/most-of-our-troubles-are-due-to-our-passionate-desire-for-and/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/588/dalai-lama-89_attachment_most-of-our-troubles-are-due-to-our-pass_1830342.jpg) > [Today, due to the massive Chinese population transfer, the nation of Tibet truly faces the threat of extinction, along with its unique…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/today-due-to-the-massive-chinese-population-transfer-the-nation-of/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2b/dalai-lama-89_buddhist_today-due-to-the-massive-chinese-populat_328681.jpg) > [There is no self-interest completely unrelated to others' interests. Due to the fundamental interconnectedness which lies at the heart of reality, your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-is-no-self-interest-completely-unrelated-to-others-interests/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/207/dalai-lama-89_clear_there-is-no-self-interest-completely-unr_3027608.jpg) > [Today we face many problems. Some are created essentially by ourselves based on divisions due to ideology, religion, race, economic status, or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/today-we-face-many-problems-some-are-created-essentially-by-ourselves/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aed/dalai-lama-89_appreciate_today-we-face-many-problems-some-are-cre_1072122.jpg) > [Giving material goods is one form of generosity, but one can extend an attitude of generosity into all one's behavior. Being kind,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/giving-material-goods-is-one-form-of-generosity-but-one-can-extend-an/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/abc/dalai-lama-89_advice_giving-material-goods-is-one-form-of-gen_2915271.jpg) > [It is important to reflect on the kindness of others. Every aspect of our present well-being is due to others' hard work.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/it-is-important-to-reflect-on-the-kindness-of-others-every-aspect-of/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a10/dalai-lama-89_aspect_it-is-important-to-reflect-on-the-kindne_2072689.jpg) > [At a personal level, as a Buddhist practitioner, I deliberately visualize and think about death in my daily practice. Death is not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/at-a-personal-level-as-a-buddhist-practitioner-i-deliberately/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d93/dalai-lama-89_buddhism_at-a-personal-level-as-a-buddhist-practi_2337605.jpg) > [If one assumes a humble attitude, one's own good qualities will increase. Whereas if one is proud, one will become jealous of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/if-one-assumes-a-humble-attitude-one-s-own-good-qualities-will/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/17f/dalai-lama-89_assuming_if-one-assumes-a-humble-attitude-one-s-o_1011663.jpg) > [Today, the world is so small and so interdependent that the concept of war has become anachronistic, an outmoded approach. As a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/today-the-world-is-so-small-and-so-interdependent-that-the-concept-of/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/627/dalai-lama-89_approach_today-the-world-is-so-small-and-so-inter_2703248.jpg) > [Some people say that the West has a cruel history. These people also may see the achievements of Western countries - in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/some-people-say-that-the-west-has-a-cruel-history-these-people-also/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/785/dalai-lama-89_achievement_some-people-say-that-the-west-has-a-crue_2639997.jpg) ## Other authors on Dues ## More by Dalai Lama > [Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/although-under-particular-circumstances-the-violence-method-any/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-are-a-number-of-qualities-which-are-important-for-mental-peace/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/in-the-interests-of-everyone-the-artist-had-a-responsibility-to-use/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/if-the-mind-is-dominated-by-hatred-the-best-part-of-the-brain-which/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/more-compassionate-mind-more-sense-of-concern-for-other-s-well-being/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/everybody-loves-to-talk-about-calmness-and-peace-whether-in-a-family/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/the-only-definitive-truth-for-buddhism-is-the-absolute-negation-of/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-can-change-society-change-humanity-by-changing-ourselves-as/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-don-t-want-to-convert-people-to-buddhism-all-major-religions-when/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/there-is-no-way-to-escape-death-it-is-just-like-trying-to-escape-by/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/we-live-within-the-environment-so-that-directly-relates-with-our/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/my-belief-is-that-the-various-religious-traditions-have-great/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/when-we-think-carefully-we-see-that-the-brief-elation-we-experience/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/so-let-us-reflect-on-what-is-truly-of-value-in-life-what-gives/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) > [I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dalai-lama/i-am-the-source-of-my-own-suffering-because-of-the-habits-of-my-mind/) [Dalai Lama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dalai-lama/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dues/dalai-lama/#itemlist", "name": "13 Dues Quotes By Dalai Lama", "numberOfItems": 13, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "A lot of problems we are facing, essentially, man made problem. 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