The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the basic human nature was aggressive, we would have been born with animal claws & huge teeth -- but ours are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Harmony can not thrive in a climate of mistrust, cheating, bullying; mean-spirited competition. — 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
Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Sometimes we feel that one individual's action is very insignificant. Then we think, of course, that effects should come from channeling or… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is... very helpful to think of adversity not so much as a threat to our peace of mind but rather as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The very purpose of our life is happiness, which is sustained by hope. We have no guarantee about the future, but we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The purpose of our lives is to be happy. We live in hope, which means looking forward to something good. And there… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Giving up attachment to the world does not mean that you set yourself apart from it. Generating a desire for others to… — 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
Nonviolence is the only way. Even if you achieve your goal by violent means there are always side effects, and these can… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The past is past, and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands - the future… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We must openly accept all ideologies and systems as a means of solving humanity's problems. One country, one nation, one ideology, one… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness is a state of mind. With physical comforts if your mind is still in a state of confusion and agitation, it… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you're looking for work and have a choice of a job, choose a job that allows the opportunity for some creativity,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I consider non-violence to be compassion in action. It doesn’t mean weakness, cowering in fear, or simply doing nothing. It is to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Cats, dogs, and some I mean, birds, many species of mammals, they also have the sort of potential to show affection firstly… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love, compassion and kindness, then reflect on the disadvantages of anger. Such continuous contemplation,… — 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
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To be in flow means to be totally absorbed in whatever one is doing at the moment. It occurs when one is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves. When we worry less about ourselves an experience of our own suffering… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All forms of violence, especially war, are totally unacceptable as means to settle disputes between and among nations, groups and persons. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In order to develop the willpower it takes to sacrifice, you must first realize that spending all your time and energy pursuing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Religion does not mean just precepts, a temple, monastery, or other external signs, for these as well as hearing and thinking are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our world is increasingly interdependent, but I wonder if we truly understand that our interdependent human community has to be compassionate; compassionate… — 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
