One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For the moment a lot of attention is given to economic concerns, and these problems at hand easily eclipse all others. But… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
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
Attention-yes! That's present! And present, you see, makes past and future. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you shift your focus from oneself to others, and think more about others' well-being and welfare, it has an immediate liberating… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we can refrain from harming others in our actions & words, we can start to give serious attention to actively doing good. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We must realize that it is best to focus on our oneness, to re emphasize what is the same about each of… — 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
