Not so long ago people believed in ideologies, systems, and institutions to save all societies. Today, they have given up such hopes… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Democratic institutions are necessary and very important, and if I remained at the head of government, it could be an obstacle to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Then another thing, now this is mainly for our interest about Tibet, our struggle. Whole struggle depend on within person. For dangerous.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Each individual has a universal responsibility to shape institutions to serve human needs. — 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
I think, that in the twenty-second century, there will be more female reincarnations at female institutions. Then there'll be competition between male… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Therefore we have to make effort through well through every corner, media people, education sort of institution, and family, parents, everywhere. It… — 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
