The practice of patience guards us against losing our presence of mind. It enables us to remain undisturbed, even when the situation… — 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
The nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed on a sound basis, they not only remain,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we want spiritual development, the practice of patience is essential. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is a wonderful thing if one can use one's place of work as a place of spiritual practice as well. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Giving up attachment to the world does not mean that you set yourself apart from it. Generating a desire for others to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
According to Buddhist practice, there are three stages or steps. The initial stage is to reduce attachment towards life. The second stage… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
...it becomes clear that, given our diversity, no single religion satisfies all humanity. ... And since the majority does not practice religion,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, love and compassion have been omitted from too many spheres of social interaction for too long. Usually confined to family and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The practice of love can be expressed in one sentence: 'Do not harm others.' — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Study and practice are both very important, but they must go hand in hand. Faith without knowledge is not sufficient. Faith needs… — 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
Democratic institutions are necessary and very important, and if I remained at the head of government, it could be an obstacle to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In the Buddha's life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In Buddhism, both learning and practice are extremely important, and they must go hand in hand. Without knowledge, just to rely on… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
What is the relationship between spirituality and ethical practice? Since love and compassion and similar qualities all, by definition, presume some level… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you practice in accord with your individual capacity, little by little you will find more pleasure and joy in it. As… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc) or people you dislike. — 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
