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
We must not lose our trust in the power of truth. Everything is always changing in the world. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Real affection comes from the face. Those political leaders, when they meet, they are always hugging, but not very genuine. Deep, sincerity… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although violence and the use of force may appear powerful and decisive, their benefits are short-lived. Violence can never bring a lasting… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It does not matter whether you are a theist or atheist, what matters is sincerity, forgiveness, and compassion. — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
When we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe in justice and truth, without which there would be no basis for human hope — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
(Because) the notion of absolute truth is difficult to sustain outside the context of religion, ethical conduct is not something we engage… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Of course, there are different truths on different levels. Things are true relative to other things; "long" and "short" relate to each… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In some places, there's the concept of one religion, one truth. In the Muslim world, there's the notion of Allah. The Western,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others. — 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
Try to remain truthful. The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We believe in self creation. That's why Buddhists believe in the Four Noble Truths. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise. China is much bigger, richer, more… — 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
From the viewpoint of absolute truth, what we feel and experience in our ordinary daily life is all delusion. Of all the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Good human qualities-honesty, sincerity, a good heart-cannot be bought with money, nor can they be produced my machines, but only by the… — 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