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
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
There are five billion human beings and in a certain way I think we need five billion different religions, because there is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If science proves facts that conflict with Buddhist understanding, Buddhism must change accordingly. We should always adopt a view that accords with… — 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
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
Basically, therefore, we should approach others openly, recognizing each person as another human being just like ourselves. There is not much difference… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Tolerance and patience should not be read as signs of weakness. They are signs of strength. — 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
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
All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity. — 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
There should be a balance between material and spiritual progress, a balance achieved through the principles based on love and compassion. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
On love, not harming others, and respecting all beings. Even animals have these elements in their behavioral patterns. We should start by… — 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
There should be a spirit of dialogue. Whenever we see any disagreements, we must think how to solve them on the basis… — 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
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
Whether it is under the guise of survival and self-defence or directly expressed through dominion and greed, the failure to recognize the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Your motivation should be sincere and your life should be of benefit to some people. That is the main thing. Don't care… — 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
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
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
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
Compassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Once a positive goal is chosen, you should decide to pursue it all the way to the end. Even if it is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is our basic right to be a happy person, happy family, and eventually a happy world. That should be our goal. — 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
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
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
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
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
