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
We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the basic human nature was aggressive, we would have been born with animal claws & huge teeth -- but ours are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Misunderstanding may arise by confusing the Buddhist and scientific definitions of death. Within the scientific system you spoke quite validly of the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is a wonderful thing if one can use one's place of work as a place of spiritual practice as well. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The essence of compassion is a desire to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The purpose of our lives is to be happy. We live in hope, which means looking forward to something good. And there… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Learn and obey the rules very well so you will know how to break them properly. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our love could change the orbit of the earth. So, if a meteor ever comes hurtling towards earth with the guarantee of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is a common perception that compassion is, if not actually an impediment, at least irrelevant to professional life. Personally, I would… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I feel that compassionate thought is the most precious thing there is. It is something that only we human beings can develop.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
What is the relationship between spirituality and ethical practice? Since love and compassion and similar qualities all, by definition, presume some level… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Education is the best way to train ourselves that we will secure our own well-being by concerning ourselves with others. It is… — 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
The right way to deal with mental unhappiness must be within the mind too. On an emotional level, anger, fear and worry… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Human beings will continue to deceive and overpower one another. Basically, everyone exists in the very nature of suffering, so to abuse… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Sensory experience does not offset the intense pain or pleasure we feel on a mental level; it may distract us, but doesn't… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In some cases, lack of full knowledge or holistic view, that is also part of the problem. But mainly lack of moral… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
So the smart brain must be balanced with a warm heart, a good heart -a sense of responsibility, of concern for the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and well-being, but ultimately happiness and suffering depend on the mind. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Here, the certain temple rule, this seems to me to have a certain responsibility to look after the well-being of society and… — 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
