Peace does not come through prayer, we human beings must create peace. — Dalai Lama Doe Copy Share Image
If we want spiritual development, the practice of patience is essential. — Dalai Lama Development Copy Share Image
To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle. — Dalai Lama Battle Copy Share Image
It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts. — Dalai Lama Brain Copy Share Image
Basically, from the viewpoint of real human value we are all the same. — Dalai Lama Human values Copy Share Image
So long as we are under the control of disturbing emotions, real happiness is hard to find. — Dalai Lama Disturbing Copy Share Image
We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection. — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart. — Dalai Lama Effects Copy Share Image
Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will… — Dalai Lama Circumstances Copy Share Image
Even if only a few individuals try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves, and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others,… — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
We must cultivate a universal responsibility toward each other and extend it to the planet that we have to share — Dalai Lama Inspirational 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… — Dalai Lama Age Copy Share Image
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The… — Dalai Lama Friendship Copy Share Image
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Absolutes Copy Share Image
The mind must be developed by you alone. There is no way for others to do the work and for you to… — Dalai Lama Blueprints 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… — Dalai Lama Art Copy Share Image
I find that because of modern technological evolution and our global economy, and as a result of the great increase in population,… — Dalai Lama Changed 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 Clear Copy Share Image
To my mind, there are two things that, in life, you can do about death. Either you can choose to ignore it,… — Dalai Lama Can do Copy Share Image
These days, in our materialistic culture, many people are led to believe that money is the ultimate source of happiness. Consequently, when… — Dalai Lama Believe 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 Daily life Copy Share Image
Some people get the impression that Buddhism talks too much about suffering. In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work… — Dalai Lama Achieve Copy Share Image
I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility.… — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
Misunderstanding may arise by confusing the Buddhist and scientific definitions of death. Within the scientific system you spoke quite validly of the… — Dalai Lama Arise 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… — Dalai Lama Causing trouble Copy Share Image
From the viewpoint of absolute truth, what we feel and experience in our ordinary daily life is all delusion. Of all the… — Dalai Lama Absolute truth Copy Share Image
Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return… — Dalai Lama Agitation Copy Share Image
I do not see any reason why animals should be slaughtered to serve as human diet when there are so many substitutes.… — Dalai Lama Adventure Copy Share Image
The lessons we have begun to learn make me hopeful, that human beings will become friendlier, more harmonious, less harmful. Compassion and… — Dalai Lama Able Copy Share Image
One Mongolian leader became a very, very brutal dictator and eventually became a murderer. Previously, he was a monk, and then he… — Dalai Lama Age Copy Share Image
