We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for… — 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
Peace must first be developed within an individual. And I believe that love, compassion, and altruism are the fundamental basis for peace.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
With a basic understanding of all humans as brothers and sisters, we can appreciate the usefulness of different systems and ideologies that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We have to think and see how we can fundamentally change our education system so that we can train people to develop… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
According to Buddhism, individuals are masters of their own destiny. And all living beings are believed to possess the nature of the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The rationale for loving others is the recognition of the simple fact that every living being has the same right to and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whether it is under the guise of survival and self-defence or directly expressed through dominion and greed, the failure to recognize the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can't blame the entire Muslim society because of the mischievous acts of a few individuals. Therefore, at the general public level… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although it is difficult to pinpoint the physical base or location of awareness, it is perhaps the most precious thing concealed within… — 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
