Compassion is something we can count on. Even if we face economic problems and our fortunes decline, we can still share our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Without love we could not survive. Human beings are social creatures, and a concern for each other is the very basis of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It’s in our interest to take care of others. Self-centrednes s is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A human being isn't meant to be some kind of machine designed only for production. No. Human life isn't just for work... — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In the past, destruction of your neighbour might have been considered a victory, but today we are all interdependent. We live in… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All living beings have experience of pleasure and pain, and we are among them. What makes human beings different is that we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Just give food without showing affection, [animals] might not get sort of 100% satisfaction. So they also, you see, when we human… — 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
When I look at birds and animals, their survival is without rules, without conditions, without organization. But mothers take good care of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put… — 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
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
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
I feel many problems that we are facing, are man-made problems, we have too much emphasis on this secondary thing, forgetting our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The development of a kind heart, or feeling of closeness for all human beings, does not involve any of the kind 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