When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness that depends mainly on physical pleasure is unstable; one day it's there, the next day it may not be. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, whatever our nationality, colour, social status or ideology may be, the purpose of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To my mind, there are two things that, in life, you can do about death. Either you can choose to ignore it,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Misunderstanding may arise by confusing the Buddhist and scientific definitions of death. Within the scientific system you spoke quite validly of the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you young people who today belong to the first generation of the 21st century make an effort now, you may be… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Let us cultivate love and compassion, both of which give life true meaning. This is the religion I preach. It is simple.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The compassion we feel normally is biased and mixed with attachment. Genuine compassion flows towards all living beings, particularly your enemies. If… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is important to direct our intelligence with good intentions. Without intelligence, we cannot accomplish very much. Without good intentions, the way… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
On the philosophical level, both Buddhism and modern science share a deep suspicion of any notion of absolutes, whether conceptualize as a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although violence and the use of force may appear powerful and decisive, their benefits are short-lived. Violence can never bring a lasting… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Anger may bring extra energy, but it eclipses the best part of our brain: its rationality. The energy of anger is almost… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The real troublemakers are anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred. With them, problems cannot be solved. Though we may have temporary success, ultimately… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If there is love, there is hope that one may have real families, real brotherhood, real equanimity, real peace. If the love… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we are angry we are blind to reality. Anger may bring us a temporary burst of energy, but that energy is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All religions are essentially the same in their goal of developing a good human heart so that we may become better human… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our love could change the orbit of the earth. So, if a meteor ever comes hurtling towards earth with the guarantee of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For discovering one's true inner nature, I think one should try to take out some time, with quiet and relaxation, to think… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The way of presentation is different according to each religion. In theistic religions like Buddhism, Buddhist values are incorporated. In nontheistic religions,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Religion is important for humanity, but it should evolve with humanity. The first priority is to establish and develop the principle of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Sensory experience does not offset the intense pain or pleasure we feel on a mental level; it may distract us, but doesn't… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Many of the earth's habitats, animals, plants, insects and even micro-organisms that we know to be rare may not be known at… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Through violence, you may 'solve' one problem, but you sow the seeds for another. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Death is a part of all our lives. Whether we like it or not, it is bound to happen. Instead of avoiding… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is not just a person's physical constitution, their intellegence, their education, or even their social conditioning that enables them to withstand… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In my childhood, and particularly when I take the responsibility, I already have sort of keen desire, we must change our system.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Scientists are coming to recognise the effects of the mind on physical health. The sense of relaxation associated with inner peace involves… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We may now have reached a point where this gap in our make-up has become unsustainable; partly because what in the past… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It may seem unrealistic to think we can ever become free from hatred, but Buddhists have systematic methods for gradually developing a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When the only bond between close friends is attachment, then even a minor issue may cause one's projections to change. As soon… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Consciousness will always be present, though a particular consciousness may cease. For example, the particular tactile consciousness that is present within this… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Lack of understanding of the true nature of happiness, it seems to me, is the principal reason why people inflict sufferings on… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We may be different races and religions but we are all part of the same human family — 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
