It is... very helpful to think of adversity not so much as a threat to our peace of mind but rather as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Perhaps our teachings seem less religious and more technical, like psychology, so they are easier for secular people to use. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a… — 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
Love and compassion benefit both ourselves and others. Through kindness to others, your heart and mind will be peaceful and open. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If someone remains in a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, external surroundings can cause them only a limited disturbance. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A mind wishing to benefit other people and other sentient beings is the very basis of peace and happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
...there is an intense delight in abandoning faulty states of mind and in cultivating helpful ones in meditation. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our state of mind plays a major role in our day-to-day experiences as well as our physical and mental well-being. If a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The way to develop inner peace through meditation begins with the recognition that the destroyer of inner peace is not some external… — 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
Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The immediate source of a mind... must be a mind which existed before the conception took place; the mind must have a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is important to understand that counterproducti ve actions of body, speech and mind do not arise of their own accord, but… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As far as mental development is concerned, we should never be complacent. We can develop our minds infinitely - there is no… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing… — 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
What I believe, according to my own experience, is that a calm, peaceful mind is a very important element for sustaining the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The Laws of Reasoning consist of the ground, the path, and the result. ...Suffering is in the mind. How we perceive happiness… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
This is my simple religion It doesn't need to mimic. doesn't need complicated philosophies My religion is my mind and kindness is… — 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
Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All human beings have an innate desire to overcome suffering, to find happiness. Training the mind to think differently, through meditation, is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One has to try to develop one's inner feelings, which can be done simply by training one's mind. This is a priceless… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Patience as we wait to take action is a kind of compassionate mind. Impatience on the other hand can be a source… — 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… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Buddhahood is a state free of all obstructions to knowledge and disturbing emotions. It is the state in which the mind is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we have the same experience of destructive and constructive emotions. We also have a human mind capable of developing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain: all wants happiness… — 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 you wonder what you were doing in the past, look at your body; to know what will happen to you in… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Once you encourage the thought of compassion in your mind, once it becomes active, then your attitude towards others changes automatically. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Even modern medical researchers have come to the conclusion that peace of mind is vital for good health. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
May I examine my mind in all actions and as soon as a negative state occurs, since it endangers myself and others,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Religion does not mean just precepts, a temple, monastery, or other external signs, for these as well as hearing and thinking are… — 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
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
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 Image
“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 Image
