Under the bright sun, many of us are gathered together with different languages, different styles of dress, even different faiths. However, all… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Just as compassion is the wish that all sentient beings be free of suffering, loving-kindness is the wish that all may enjoy… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves. When we worry less about ourselves an experience of our own suffering… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist; it's absolutely an individual… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
So the first step in seeking happiness is learning. We first have to learn how negative emotions and behaviors are harmful to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The main cause of suffering is egoistic desire for one's own comfort and happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is our basic right to be a happy person, happy family, and eventually a happy world. That should be our goal. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each one of us aspires to happiness and each one… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whether we like it or not, we have all been born into this world as part of one great human family. Rich… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We are the creators of our own happiness and suffering, for everything originates in the mind. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
No matter what part of the world we come from, we are all basically the same human beings. We all seek happiness… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness cannot come from hatred or anger. Nobody can say, 'Today I am happy because this morning I was angry.' On the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I have observed that religious practice is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness itself. I have also suggested… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Those who like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness comes through taming the mind; without taming the mind there is no way to be happy — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain: all wants happiness… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Feelings of anger, bitterness, and hate are negative. If I kept those inside me, they would spoil my body and my health.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When I meet people from other cultures I know that they too want happiness and do not want suffering, this allows me… — 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
