I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The most important benefit of patience consists in the way it acts as a powerful antidote to the affliction of anger. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Everyday, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Love and kindness are the very basis of society. If we lose these feelings, society will face tremendous difficulties; the survival of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
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
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
I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Basically we are all the same human beings with the same potential to be a good human being or a bad human… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To the extent that our experience of suffering reminds us of what everyone else also endures, it serves as a powerful inspiration… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Our lives are in constant flux, which generates many predicaments. But when these are faced with a calm and clear mind supported… — 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
