For material progress and physical well being, peace of mind is of utmost importance. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Without changing one's self, without peace in one's self, world peace is not possible. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically. — 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
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace, mental stability and for human survival. — 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
Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Consider that not only do negative thoughts and emotions destroy our experience of peace, they also undermine our health. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Since we became Buddhist, we have lived in peace with them. We did not invade them. We did not want them to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Action for Happiness encourages each of us to live more compassionately and put the happiness of others at the centre of our… — 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
Peace in the world depends on peace in the hearts of individuals; this depends on each of us practising ethics by disciplining… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Inner disarmament, external disarmament; these must go together, you see. Peace is not just mere absence of violence - genuine peace must… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
An important distinction can be made between religion and spirituality. Religion [is] concerned with faith in the claims to salvation of one… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Once we have a firm practice of compassion our state of mind becomes stronger which leads to inner peace, giving rise to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The most important benefit of patience consists in the way it acts as a powerful antidote to the affliction of anger -… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the… — 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
An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too.… — 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
The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Other human beings have a right to peace and happiness that is equal to our own; therefore we have a responsibility to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Peace isn't the mere absence of violence; peace must come from inner peace. And inner peace comes from taking others’ interests into… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Logically, harmony must come from the heart... Harmony very much based on trust. As soon as use force, creates fear. Fear and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One of the basic points is kindness. With kindness, with love and compassion, with his feeling that is the essence of brotherhood,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Medical science begin to notice for good health, peace of mind, self-confidence, optimism is something very important. And also preventive measure. — 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
A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
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
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
I feel that we should not only maintain gentle, peaceful relations with our fellow human beings bur also that is very important… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we wish to ensure everyone’s peace and happiness we need to cultivate a healthy respect for the diversity of our peoples… — 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 can solve many problems in an appropriate way, without any difficulty, if we cultivate harmony, friendship and respect for one another. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of… — 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
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
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
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
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
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
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share
“So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share