If our tears do not lead us to act then we have lost the reason of our humanity, which is compassion. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we looked down at the world from space, we would not see any demarcations of national boundaries. We would simply see… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is a wonderful thing if one can use one's place of work as a place of spiritual practice as well. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you utilize obstacles properly, then they strengthen your courage, and they also give you more intelligence, more wisdom. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life’s inevitable difficulties disturb you less. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Peace has a great deal to do with warm-heartednes s and respect for the lives of others, avoiding doing them harm and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you have a great deal of knowledge, but you're governed by negative emotions, then you tend to use your knowledge in… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If one's cause is supported by sound reasoning, there is no point in using violence. It is those who have no motive… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When you encounter some problems, if you point your finger at yourself and not at others, this gives you control over yourself… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If one's life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
People think of animals as if they were vegetables, and that is not right. We have to change the way people think… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. The clear proof of a person's love… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We cannot hope to die peacefully if our lives have been full of violence, or if our minds have mostly been agitated… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human, we all have the same human potential, unless there is some sort of retarded brain function. The wonderful human brain… — 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
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a… — 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
Man surprised me most about humanity.Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Ageing destroys youth, sickness destroys health, degeneration of life destroys all excellent qualities and death destroys life. Even if you are a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the situation was such that there was only one learned lama or genuine practitioner alive, a person whose death would cause… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The cultivation of compassion is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, if our species is to survive. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflective… — 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
The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we don't understand phenomena, we are more likely to do things to harm ourselves and others. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Once a positive goal is chosen, you should decide to pursue it all the way to the end. Even if it is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we have no inner peace, we deceive ourselves into thinking that comfort and prosperity will bring happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we try to secure the well-being of others, we will, at the same time, create the conditions for our own. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Human potential is the same for all. If you have will power, then you can change anything. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we want to save the world, we must have a plan. But no plan will work unless we meditate. — 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
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 Image
“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 Image
