In today's materialistic world there is a risk of people becoming slaves to money, as though they were simply cogs in a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The universe that we inhabit and our shared perception of it are the results of a common karma. Likewise, the places that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There are five billion human beings and in a certain way I think we need five billion different religions. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. We do 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
Be a good human being, a warmhearted, affectionate person. That is my fundamental belief. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I have three commitments. Number one commitment is promotion of human value. Number two commitment is promotion of race harmony. Number three… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
On love, not harming others, and respecting all beings. Even animals have these elements in their behavioral patterns. We should start by… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger and so on, are human-created problems which can be resolved… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We may be different races and religions but we are all part of the same human family — 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
Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The only clear thing is that we humans are the only species with the power to destroy the earth as we know… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
However capable and skillful an individual may be, left alone, he or she will not survive. When we are sick or very… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I consider myself to be just one among 7 billion human beings. If I were to think of myself as different from… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The invitation come from some institution who really involving so-called my own profession, these fields. And then different universities or education sort… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Through money or power you cannot solve all problems. The problem in the human heart must be solved first. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every sort of seven billion human being have to think about the well-being of humanity. — 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
The death penalty fulfills a preventive function, but it is also very clearly a form of revenge. It is an especially severe… — 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
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