Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our planet is blessed with vast natural treasures. If we use them wisely, beginning with the elimination of militarism and war, every… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we have the same experience of destructive and constructive emotions. We also have a human mind capable of developing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is worthwhile for one to make an effort to achieve happiness. Just as the purpose of a plant is to grow,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All human beings have an innate desire to overcome suffering, to find happiness. Training the mind to think differently, through meditation, is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whatever the intellectual quality of the education given our children, it is vital that it include elements of love and compassion, for… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I hope that at this moment you are thinking of yourself as a human being rather than as an American, Asian, European,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I one individual human being. One of the seven billion human being. I believe each of us, our future depends on the… — 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… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There are five billion human beings and in a certain way I think we need five billion different religions, because there is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Today, as we wish each other a Happy New Year, let us determine to be more sincere, compassionate, warm-hearted human beings, trying… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Any issue, including political, economic and religious activities human beings pursue in this world, should be fully understood before we pass our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and… — 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
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
I believe that the basic nature of human beings is gentle and compassionate. It is therefore in our own interest to encourage… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we wish to ensure everyone’s peace and happiness we need to cultivate a healthy respect for the diversity of our peoples… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I feel that we should not only maintain gentle, peaceful relations with our fellow human beings bur also that is very important… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All religions are essentially the same in their goal of developing a good human heart so that we may become better human… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I think every human being, born from mother, and at least the next few years, you see, received immense affection from our… — 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
The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we human beings rely only on material development, we can’t be sure of a positive outcome. Employing technology motivated by anger… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe the ultimate aim of all human beings is to obtain happiness and a sense of fulfillment... I have always stressed… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The lessons we have begun to learn make me hopeful, that human beings will become friendlier, more harmonious, less harmful. Compassion and… — 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
If the basic human nature was aggressive, we would have been born with animal claws & huge teeth -- but ours are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The most important thing in life is human affection. Without it one cannot achieve genuine happiness. And if we want a happier… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is my fundamental conviction that compassion - the natural capacity of the human heart to feel concern for and connection with… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The source of peace is within us; so also the source of war. And the real enemy is within us, and not… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need a sense of the oneness of the 7 billion human beings alive today. When I meet people, I don't think… — 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
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
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
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
As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvelous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace,… — 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
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
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
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
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
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
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
