If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace. — 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 we can refrain from harming others in our actions & words, we can start to give serious attention to actively doing good. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel "burnout" setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If there is a solution to a problem, there is no need to worry. And if there is no solution, there is… — 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
We are beset by problems and if we look for their source, we find they arise because of our selfishness, because we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Depression seems to be related to fear, anger and frustration. When you're in a bad mood, even if you meet with your… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every noble work is bound to face problems and obstacles. It is important to check your goal and motivation thoroughly. One should… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you are mindful of death, it will not come as a surprise-you will not be anxious. You will feel that death… — 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
When we consider reality itself we quickly become aware of its infinite complexity, and we realize that our habitual perception of it… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward 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
From a Buddhist point of view, the actual experience of death is very important. Although how or where we will be reborn… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Mentally, physically and emotionally we are the same. We each have the potential to good and bad and to be overcome by… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our state of mind plays a major role in our day-to-day experiences as well as our physical and mental well-being. If a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we develop concern for other people's welfare, share other people's suffering, and help them, ultimately we will benefit. If we think… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you develop a pure and sincere motivation, if you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It seems that for some people the idea of compassion entails a complete disregard for or even a sacrifice of their own… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A compassionate attitude opens our inner door, and as a result it is much easier to communicate with others. If there is… — 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
