I always say that people should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need… — 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
There should be pluralism - the concept of many religions, many truths. But we must also be careful not to become nihilistic. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Provided that societies stay mindful of the challenges that capitalism creates and never forget the paramount importance of inclusion and equal opportunity,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For discovering one's true inner nature, I think one should try to take out some time, with quiet and relaxation, to think… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Basically, the Buddhist attitude is that you should not accept certain things through sheer faith. And for that you need a skeptical… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When a certain community is destroyed, in reality it destroys a part of all of us. So there should be a clear… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
People should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Media people should have long noses like an elephant to smell out politicians, mayors, prime ministers and businessmen. We need to know… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
On a certain day, month and year one should observe the ceremony of tree-planting. Thus, one fulfils one's responsibilities, serves one's fellow-beings… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Sometimes we feel that one individual's action is very insignificant. Then we think, of course, that effects should come from channeling or… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is my belief that whereas the twentieth century has been a century of war and untold suffering, the twenty-first century should… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I think the problem is these basic sort of human values from our - from the beginning, from birth, are not sort… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Today, the world is so small and so interdependent that the concept of war has become anachronistic, an outmoded approach. As a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We are all here on this planet, as it were, as tourists. None of us can live here forever. The longest we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Those who like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every noble work is bound to face problems and obstacles. It is important to check your goal and motivation thoroughly. One should… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Each of you should feel that you have great potential and that, with self-confidence and a little more effort, change really is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Today we face many problems. Some are created essentially by ourselves based on divisions due to ideology, religion, race, economic status, or… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In today's materialistic world there is a risk of people becoming slaves to money, as though they were simply cogs in a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the basic human nature was aggressive, we would have been born with animal claws & huge teeth -- but ours are… — 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
You must not procrastinate. Rather, you should make preparations so that even if you did die tonight, you would have no regrets.… — 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 feel that we should not only maintain gentle, peaceful relations with our fellow human beings bur also that is very important… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For a person who cherishes compassion and love, the practice of tolerance is essential, and for that, and enemy is indispinsable. So… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Let us have that kind of effort from all, except those child or handicapped or too old. But the many people, they… — 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
We should practice by showing one another love and helping one another. It is a mistake to pursue happiness and to seek… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is my dream that the entire Tibetan plateau should become a free refuge where humanity and nature can live in peace… — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure. At least we will be able… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The mind is key. If anything should be considered a god, so to speak, it is the mind, not money. A healthy… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
On the philosophical level, both Buddhism and modern science share a deep suspicion of any notion of absolutes, whether conceptualize as a… — 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
