Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. It is by giving warmth… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
When we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
Not only is your own happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be. — Dalai Lama Happiness Copy Share Image
Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences. — Dalai Lama Awareness Copy Share Image
Chairman Mao once said that political power comes from the barrel of a gun. He was only partly right: power that comes… — Dalai Lama Barrels Copy Share Image
Once we have a firm practice of compassion our state of mind becomes stronger which leads to inner peace, giving rise to… — Dalai Lama Community Copy Share Image
As human beings we each have a responsibility to care for humanity. Expressing concern for others brings inner strength and deep satisfaction.… — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
I am increasingly convinced that the time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics beyond religion altogether. — Dalai Lama Convinced Copy Share Image
The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. The clear proof of a person's love… — Dalai Lama Clear Copy Share Image
Wherever I go meeting the public... spreading a message of human values, spreading a message of harmony, is the most important thing. — Dalai Lama Go Copy Share Image
The more adept we become at cultivating an altruistic attitude, the happier we will feel and the more comfortable will be the… — Dalai Lama Adept Copy Share Image
The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
It is not enough simply to wish that love and compassion should increase in us. We need to make a sustained effort,… — Dalai Lama Again and again Copy Share Image
We have to have some form of politics. Politics is a form of resolving conflicts. Politics which comes from sincere motivation is… — Dalai Lama Conflict Copy Share Image
I truly believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of change such as the present one come so… — Dalai Lama Change Copy Share Image
Each of us has the potential to contribute ... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world. — Dalai Lama Great opportunity Copy Share Image
Initially, terrorism was a certain mixture of politics, economics, and religion. Now, it seems that terrorism is more individual and done to… — Dalai Lama Certain Copy Share Image
We must recognize that all beings want the same thing we want. This is the way to achieve a true understanding, unfettered… — Dalai Lama Achieve Copy Share Image
If one assumes a humble attitude, one's own good qualities will increase. Whereas if one is proud, one will become jealous of… — Dalai Lama Assuming Copy Share Image
Whether someone believes something or not, believer or non-believer, as long as you are a member of the human family, you need… — Dalai Lama Belief Copy Share Image
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road does not mean they are lost. -… — Dalai Lama Daskalos Copy Share Image
Always embrace the common humanity that lies at the heart of us all. — Dalai Lama Common Copy Share Image
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher. — Dalai Lama Best teacher Copy Share Image
