Each of us must learn to work not just for one self, one's own family or one's nation, but for the benefit… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every human should have the idea of taking care of the environment, of nature, of water. So using too much or wasting… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I felt we must separate political responsibility. The Dalai Lama should not carry that burden. So that is my selfish reason -… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Many of the earth's habitats, animals, plants, insects and even micro-organisms that we know to be rare may not be known at… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger and so on, are human-created problems which can be resolved… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The universe that we inhabit and our shared perception of it are the results of a common karma. Likewise, the places that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Many problems that confront us today are created by man, whether they are violent conflicts, destruction of the environment, poverty or hunger.… — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
Education is the best way to train ourselves that we will secure our own well-being by concerning ourselves with others. It is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In today's highly interdependent world, individuals and nations can no longer resolve many of their problems by themselves. We need one another.… — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
In my childhood, and particularly when I take the responsibility, I already have sort of keen desire, we must change our system.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Here, the certain temple rule, this seems to me to have a certain responsibility to look after the well-being of society and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I'm now nearly 79. At 16 I took responsibility for Tibet and lost my freedom. At 24 I lost my country 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
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
