Artists have the responsibility to serve humanity give people hope. — Dalai Lama Art Copy Share Image
To seek solitude like a wild animal. That is my only ambition. — Dalai Lama Ambition Copy Share Image
Religious belief is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness. — Dalai Lama Atheism Copy Share Image
I want to say, without hesitation, the purpose of our life is happiness. — Dalai Lama Happiness Copy Share Image
Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. — Dalai Lama Art of happiness Copy Share Image
All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret. — Dalai Lama Can do Copy Share Image
The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart. — Dalai Lama Effects Copy Share Image
The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others. — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
If we don't understand phenomena, we are more likely to do things to harm ourselves and others. — Dalai Lama Harm Copy Share Image
The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life. — Dalai Lama Abstract Copy Share Image
Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly. — Dalai Lama Affection 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 Compassion Copy Share Image
For a practitioner of love and compassion, an enemy is one of the most important teachers. Without an enemy you cannot practice… — Dalai Lama Bases Copy Share Image
Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance,… — Dalai Lama Difficult Copy Share Image
Our planet is blessed with vast natural treasures. If we use them wisely, beginning with the elimination of militarism and war, every… — Dalai Lama Able 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 Crazy Copy Share Image
Infinite altruism is the basis of peace and happiness. If you want altruism, you must control hate and you must practice patience.… — Dalai Lama Altruism Copy Share Image
Criminals, people who commit crimes, usually society rejects these people. They are also part of our society. Give them some form of… — Dalai Lama Commit Copy Share Image
If you wish to heal your own sadness or anger, seek to heal the sadness or anger of another. Those others are… — Dalai Lama Assurance Copy Share Image
There is nothing that does not get easier through cultivation. The buddhas of the past started out as ordinary beings. They were… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
I feel many problems that we are facing, are man-made problems, we have too much emphasis on this secondary thing, forgetting our… — Dalai Lama Billions 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 Bases 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 Cases 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 Anger Copy Share Image
An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too.… — Dalai Lama Affectionate 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 Ability Copy Share Image
People often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility.… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
“If one's life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what… — Dalai Lama Contentment Copy Share Image
Do something that scares you every day. You have nothing to lose but fear itself. — Dalai Lama Every day Copy Share Image
The natural environment sustains the life of all beings universally. — Dalai Lama Environment Copy Share Image
The Dalai Lama should not be partisan either, should remain above. — Dalai Lama Dalai Copy Share Image
