Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Firstly, as a Buddhist monk, I hold that violence is not good. Secondly, I am a firm believer in the Gandian ethic… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If one's cause is supported by sound reasoning, there is no point in using violence. It is those who have no motive… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation — 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
I am a steadfast follower of the doctrine of non-violence which was first preached by Lord Buddha, whose divine wisdom is absolute... — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I could justify violence only in this extreme case, to save the last living knowledge of Buddhism itself. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Nonviolence is the only way. Even if you achieve your goal by violent means there are always side effects, and these can… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although we are all the same in not wanting problems and wanting a peaceful life, we tend to create a lot of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I only escaped from Tibet because I feared my people would resort to desperate violence if the Chinese took me as their… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Nowadays, we are confronted by a huge gap between rich and poor. This is not only morally wrong, but practically a mistake.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I believe that the basic nature of human beings is gentle and compassionate. It is therefore in our own interest to encourage… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If there are sound reasons or bases for the points you demand, then there is no need for violence. On the other… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel very happy. On the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Through violence, you may 'solve' one problem, but you sow the seeds for another. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The antidote to hatred in the heart, the source of violence, is tolerance. Tolerance is an important virtue of bodhisattvas [enlightened heroes… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I'm sure all of us agree that we need to overcome violence, but we first need to examine whether it has any… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion and love constitute non-violence in action. They are the source of all spiritual qualities: forgiveness, tolerance, all the virtues. They give… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If we are demoralized, sad and only complain, we’ll not solve our problems. If we only pray for a solution, we’ll not… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Inner disarmament, external disarmament; these must go together, you see. Peace is not just mere absence of violence - genuine peace must… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We cannot hope to die peacefully if our lives have been full of violence, or if our minds have mostly been agitated… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If 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
