The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Today we understand that the future of humanity very much depends on our planet, and that the future of the planet very… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The time has come to educate people, to cease all quarrels in the name of religion, culture, countries, different political or economic… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In olden times when there was a war, it was a human-to-human confrontation. The victor in battle would directly see the blood… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Since periods of great change, such as the present one, come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of… — Dalai Lama 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 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
Life does not wait: Whether we spend our lives meaningfully or not, the time will be used up moment by moment. — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
For the moment a lot of attention is given to economic concerns, and these problems at hand easily eclipse all others. But… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There are differences between us. But it doesn't make sense to emphasize that, because my future and yours is connected with everyone… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We all wish to live a happy life. In addition, we all have the same right to fulfil this goal. And we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
pain is inevitable,suffering is optional... we have bigger houses,but smaller families. More conveniences,but less time. We have knowledge,but less judgements; more experts,but… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The very purpose of our life is happiness, which is sustained by hope. We have no guarantee about the future, but we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Everything is interconnected. My interest is linked to everyone else's. Our survival and future are linked. Therefore the destruction of your so-called… — 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
I one individual human being. One of the seven billion human being. I believe each of us, our future depends on the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe that the time has come for women to take more active roles in all domains of human society, in an… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Without technology humanity has no future, but we have to be careful that we don’t become so mechanised that we lose our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We are born and reborn countless number of times, and it is possible that each being has been our parent at one… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Chairman Mao once said that political power comes from the barrel of a gun. He was only partly right: power that comes… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I am increasingly convinced that the time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics beyond religion altogether. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is nothing that does not get easier through cultivation. The buddhas of the past started out as ordinary beings. They were… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In the Buddha's life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The past is past, and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands - the future… — 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
I think when religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism - as well as Christianity and Judaism - were founded, at that time… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If through practice of insight you develop a sense of ease, then time has no relevance. If you're miserable, time does matter.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One of the expressions of Western over-reliance on technology can be seen in the lack of patience in industrial society. When you… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I hope that at this moment you are thinking of yourself as a human being rather than as an American, Asian, European,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you're looking for work and have a choice of a job, choose a job that allows the opportunity for some creativity,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is very wrong for people to feel deeply sad when they lose some money, yet when they waste the precious moments… — 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
