With a basic understanding of all humans as brothers and sisters, we can appreciate the usefulness of different systems and ideologies that… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world. According to my own… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We need to take action to develop compassion, to create inner peace within ourselves and to share that inner peace with our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A wider of more altruistic attitude is very relevant in today's world. If we look at the situation from various angles, such… — 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
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
A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man´s wisdom even if he… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If through practice of insight you develop a sense of ease, then time has no relevance. If you're miserable, time does matter.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We are driven by self-interest, it’s necessary to survive. But we need wise self-interest that is generous and co-operative, taking others’ interests… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. That's… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Differences in religious beliefs, politics, social status, and position are all secondary. When we look at someone with compassion, we are able… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I really feel that some people neglect and overlook compassion because they associate it with religion. Of course, everyone is free to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Anger and hatred are the real enemies that we must confront and defeat, not the 'enemies' who appear from time to time… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Interdependence is a fundamental law of nature. Even tiny insects survive by mutual cooperation based on innate recognition of their interconnectedness. It… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The real destroyer of inner peace is fear and distrust. Fear develops frustration, frustration develops anger, anger develops violence. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As human beings we have the same experience of destructive and constructive emotions. We also have a human mind capable of developing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Change only takes place through action, not through meditation and prayer. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Our lives are in constant flux, which generates many predicaments. But when these are faced with a calm and clear mind supported… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect… — 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
A great rock is not disturbed by the wind; the mind of a wise man is not disturbed by either honor or… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It’s in our interest to take care of others. Self-centrednes s is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Compassion suits our physical condition, whereas anger, fear and distrust are harmful to our well-being. Therefore, just as we learn the importance… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others… — 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
There needs to be understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. It destroys our peace of mind and blinds our… — 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
Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence… — 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
If you utilize obstacles properly, then they strengthen your courage, and they also give you more intelligence, more wisdom. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental… — 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
