There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Until you have the inner discipline that brings calmness of mind, external facilities and conditions will never bring the joy and happiness… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Learning is the first step in making positive changes within yourself. Other factors are conviction, determination, action & effort. Learning & education… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The affection is mainly biological factor. Then further sort of strengthening, that religion helps. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Today we face many problems. Some are created essentially by ourselves based on divisions due to ideology, religion, race, economic status, or… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We have a largely materialistic lifestyle characterized by a materialistic culture. However, this only provides us with temporary, sensory satisfaction, whereas long-term… — 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
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
A balanced and skillful approach to life, taking care to avoid extremes, becomes a very important factor in conducting one's everyday existence. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Cats, dogs, and some I mean, birds, many species of mammals, they also have the sort of potential to show affection firstly… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Religion does not mean just precepts, a temple, monastery, or other external signs, for these as well as hearing and thinking are… — 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
