In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the… — 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… — 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
If you want to change the world, first try to improve and bring about change within yourself. That will help change your… — 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
Basically we are all the same human beings with the same potential to be a good human being or a bad human… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We are all basically the same human beings, who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering. Everybody is my peer group. Your… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Even if only a few individuals try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves, and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The compassion we feel normally is biased and mixed with attachment. Genuine compassion flows towards all living beings, particularly your enemies. If… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Some feel that you lose your independence if you don't let your mind just wander where it wants to, if you try… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some… — 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
Human beings by nature want happiness and do not want suffering. With that feeling everyone tries to achieve happiness and tries to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As free human beings we can use our unique intelligence to try to understand ourselves and our world. But if we are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
...it becomes clear that, given our diversity, no single religion satisfies all humanity. ... And since the majority does not practice religion,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As soon as I wake up I pay homage to the Buddha, and I try to prepare my mind to be more… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Today, as we wish each other a Happy New Year, let us determine to be more sincere, compassionate, warm-hearted human beings, trying… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Try to improve. Don't expect too much, but don't feel discouraged either; keep up your enthusiasm; you will make progress. — 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
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
If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we try to secure the well-being of others, we will, at the same time, create the conditions for our own. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend [with dignity, with honor]. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Each of us in our own way can try to spread compassion into peoples hearts. Western civilizations these days place great importance… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Like anyone else, I too have the potential for violence; I too have anger in me. However, I try to recall that… — 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
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
Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each one of us aspires to happiness and each one… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
No matter what part of the world we come from, we are all basically the same human beings. We all seek happiness… — 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
In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner… — 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
I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
One has to try to develop one's inner feelings, which can be done simply by training one's mind. This is a priceless… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-al ready-are. — 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