The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life. — 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
Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain: all wants happiness… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We often add to our pain and suffering by being overly sensitive, over-reacting to minor things, and sometimes taking things too personally. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Climate change has been immense difficulties of pains or illness or hard life on this planet. So through that way, you have… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
pain is inevitable,suffering is optional... we have bigger houses,but smaller families. More conveniences,but less time. We have knowledge,but less judgements; more experts,but… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Your own pain is involuntary; you feel overwhelmed and have no control. When feeling the pain of others, there is an element… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is in everybody's interest to seek those [actions] that lead to happiness and avoid those which lead to suffering. And because… — 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
All living beings have experience of pleasure and pain, and we are among them. What makes human beings different is that we… — 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
There are two kinds of happiness - the temporary pleasure derived primarily from material comfort alone and another more enduring comfort that… — 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
I do not see any reason why animals should be slaughtered to serve as human diet when there are so many substitutes.… — 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