Kind Quotes by Dalai Lama

I really do not want to carry some kind of party function.

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There are two kinds of satisfaction or happiness: one mainly through mental peace; another physical comfort

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I'd rather be kind than right. You can always be kind.

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Initially, terrorism was a certain mixture of politics, economics, and religion. Now, it seems that terrorism is more individual and done to…

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I think that ethical behaviour is another feature of the kind of inner discipline that leads to a happier existence.

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We have made a great effort to maintain all levels of Buddhist education; it has helped us have a kind of renaissance,…

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The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.

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I think mischievous people always there, ... Some kind of perfect world, that is impossible. Accept that reality. (For) those people who…

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A human being isn't meant to be some kind of machine designed only for production. No. Human life isn't just for work...

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Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.

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Even if only a few individuals try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves, and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others,…

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When I talk to a few thousand people, I just feel I am talking to an old friend. Like that. I never…

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If you develop a pure and sincere motivation, if you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness,…

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The development of a kind heart, or feeling of closeness for all human beings, does not involve any of the kind of…

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I am convinced that human nature is basically affectionate and good. If our behavior follows our kind and loving nature, immense benefits…

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There are many different kinds of power. True power comes from serving and helping others. Such behavior makes people respect you. They…

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Compassion suits our physical condition, whereas anger, fear and distrust are harmful to our well-being. Therefore, just as we learn the importance…

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The essence of all religions is love, compassion and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. No matter whether you are learned or…

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Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return…

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There are two kinds of happiness - the temporary pleasure derived primarily from material comfort alone and another more enduring comfort that…

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Patience as we wait to take action is a kind of compassionate mind. Impatience on the other hand can be a source…

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All religion teaches the virtues of love, altruism and patience, while showing us how to discipline and transform ourselves to achieve inner…

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I feel that we should not only maintain gentle, peaceful relations with our fellow human beings bur also that is very important…

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Cultivating care and concern for others gives rise to a kind of inner strength. No matter what difficulties or problems you face,…

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The simple recognition that everyone else wants to be happy and not to suffer, just as I do, serves as a constant…

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I'm now nearly 79. At 16 I took responsibility for Tibet and lost my freedom. At 24 I lost my country and…

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Yet even the rich have their own kind of suffering, anxiety, doubt, and fear. So in many cases, wealthy people aren't happy!…

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Giving material goods is one form of generosity, but one can extend an attitude of generosity into all one's behavior. Being kind,…

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In some places, there's the concept of one religion, one truth. In the Muslim world, there's the notion of Allah. The Western,…

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The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves.…

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Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet…

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Let us have that kind of effort from all, except those child or handicapped or too old. But the many people, they…

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We are driven by self-interest, it’s necessary to survive. But we need wise self-interest that is generous and co-operative, taking others’ interests…

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Every human should have the idea of taking care of the environment, of nature, of water. So using too much or wasting…

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