There is nothing I can't live without. I learned this attitude when I was a child. — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. — Dalai Lama Inner peace Copy Share Image
Too strong a media emphasis on death and violence can lead to despair. — Dalai Lama Death Copy Share Image
Always embrace the common humanity that lies at the heart of us all. — Dalai Lama Common Copy Share Image
If we have no inner peace, we deceive ourselves into thinking that comfort and prosperity will bring happiness. — Dalai Lama Comfort Copy Share Image
Looking at the pattern of our existence from birth to death, we can see the way in which we are fundamentally nurtured… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized. — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
We must cultivate a universal responsibility toward each other and extend it to the planet that we have to share — Dalai Lama Inspirational Copy Share Image
We must not lose our trust in the power of truth. Everything is always changing in the world. — Dalai Lama Loses Copy Share Image
Anger is the real destroyer of our good human qualities; an enemy with a weapon cannot destroy these qualities, but anger can.… — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Absolutes Copy Share Image
I appreciate any organization or individual people who sincerely make an effort to promote harmony between humanity, and particularly harmony between the… — Dalai Lama Appreciate 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 Buddha nature Copy Share Image
We can't be useful to ourselves unless we're useful to others … Anyone concerned only by his own well-being will suffer eventually.… — Dalai Lama Care Copy Share Image
It is our custom to say that someone is 'lucky' or 'unlucky' if they meet with fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, respectively. It… — Dalai Lama Circumstances Copy Share Image
Each one of us is responsible for the whole of humankind. We need to think of each other really as brothers and… — Dalai Lama Acquire Copy Share Image
“So long as people give priority to material values, then injustice, inequity, intolerance, and greed - all the outward manifestations of neglect… — Dalai Lama Greed Copy Share Image
It is worthwhile for one to make an effort to achieve happiness. Just as the purpose of a plant is to grow,… — Dalai Lama Achieve Copy Share Image
Internal peace is an essential first step to achieving peace in the world. How do you cultivate it? It's very simple. In… — Dalai Lama Achieve Copy Share Image
Consciousness will always be present, though a particular consciousness may cease. For example, the particular tactile consciousness that is present within this… — Dalai Lama Attachment Copy Share Image
The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our… — Dalai Lama Arise Copy Share Image
The rationale for universal compassion is based on the same principle of spiritual democracy. It is the recognition of the fact that… — Dalai Lama Common good Copy Share Image
Man surprised me most about humanity.Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his… — Dalai Lama Anxious Copy Share Image
On love, not harming others, and respecting all beings. Even animals have these elements in their behavioral patterns. We should start by… — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
My call for a spiritual revolution is not a call for a religious revolution. Nor is it a reference to a way… — Dalai Lama Community Copy Share Image
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a… — Dalai Lama Able 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 Anxiety Copy Share Image
We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily. — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world. — Dalai Lama Change the world Copy Share Image
You have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing. — Dalai Lama Absolutely nothing Copy Share Image
Altruism is the best source of happiness. There is no doubt about that. — Dalai Lama Altruism Copy Share Image
