I feel like my life is something purposeful. Many people have told me that after they listen to my talk, some point… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
At the beginning of this century, people never questioned the effectiveness of war, never thought there could be real peace. Now, people… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I think many people knows what I am thinking. The whole world knows I am not seeking independence, therefore is many Tibetan… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense. I am just… — 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
I believe deeply that we must find a new spirituality... in such a way that all people of good will could adhere… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Some people say that the West has a cruel history. These people also may see the achievements of Western countries - in… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Your motivation should be sincere and your life should be of benefit to some people. That is the main thing. Don't care… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When I talk to a few thousand people, I just feel I am talking to an old friend. Like that. I never… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Of course, when I say that human nature is gentleness, it is not 100 percent so. Every human being has that nature,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although individuals may be highly intelligent, they are sometimes dogged by skepticism and doubts. They are clever, but they tend to be… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The Tibetan people will need to determine who the next reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is. — 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
Rulers come and go. It's the people who are the real rulers of the country. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To develop patience, you need someone who willfully hurts you. Such people give us real opportunities to practice tolerance. They test our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every religion emphasizes human improvement, love, respect for others, sharing other people's suffering. On these lines every religion had more or less… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Some people automatically associate morality and altruism with a religious vision of the world. But I believe it is a mistake to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each one of us aspires to happiness and each one… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find peace of mind. Then, when I meet people,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we develop concern for other people's welfare, share other people's suffering, and help them, ultimately we will benefit. If we think… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Some mischievous people always there. Last several thousand years, always there. In future, also. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness cannot come from hatred or anger. Nobody can say, 'Today I am happy because this morning I was angry.' On the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In today’s interconnected and globalized world, it is now commonplace for people of dissimilar world views, faiths and races to live side… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It seems that for some people the idea of compassion entails a complete disregard for or even a sacrifice of their own… — 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
