What is the purpose of life Quotes by Dalai Lama

Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.

— Dalai Lama

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

In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are…

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If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function…

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More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.

— Dalai Lama

Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make…

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The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth.

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We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of…

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I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.

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There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape…

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We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of…

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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