The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from… — 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 lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is important to pray for peace. . . But you must also take actions to make that happen. Every single day. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need to understand how destructive emotions affect us and constructive emotions can help us, so that we can maintain our peace… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn't bring peace of mind. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
What is important is to see how we can best lead a meaningful everyday life, how we can bring about peace and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The ultimate source of my mental happiness is my peace of mind. Nothing can destroy this except my own anger. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If an individual has a calm state of mind, that person's attitudes and views will be calm and tranquil even in the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I just want to live as a simple Buddhist monk, but during the last thirty years I have made many friends around… — 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
