“One of the positive side-effects of maintaining a very high degree of awareness of death is that it will prepare the individual to such an extent that, when the individual actually faces death, he or she will be in a better position to maintain his or her presence of mind. Especially in Tantric Buddhism, it is considered that the state… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share
“counterpart. If something is lacking in your perspective—if something is missing in your heart—then despite the most luxurious surroundings, you cannot be… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“If we think only of ourselves, forget about other people, then our minds occupy very small area. Inside that small area, even tiny problem appears very big. But the moment you develop a sense of concern for others, you realize that, just like ourselves, they also want happiness; they also want satisfaction. When you have this sense of concern, your… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share
“Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“Transforming the mind involves first learning to know it, then identifying how it functions so as to eliminate the three main mental poisons, which… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“In general, if we carefully examine any given situation in a very unbiased and honest way, we will realize that to a large extent… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“No matter what activity or practice we are pursuing, there isn't anything that isn't made easier through constant familiarity and training. Through training, we can change; we can transform ourselves. Within Buddhist practice there are various methods of trying to sustain a calm mind when some disturbing event happens. Through repeated practice of these methods we can get to the… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share
“Live so when your children think of fairness and integrity they think of you.” — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“It is important to consider others at least as important as ourselves. This is the essence of spirituality.” — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“I maintain that Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism all hold up love as an ideal, seek to benefit… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“Marriages, even the best ones—perhaps especially the best ones—are an ongoing process of spoken and unspoken forgiveness. •” — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“You see, if there are no difficulties and you are always relaxed, then you complain more” — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy. Every moment is a gift.” — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
