I usually say the aim of life is to be happy. Our existence is based on hope. Our life is rooted in… — Dalai Lama Aim Copy Share Image
There are two kinds of happiness - the temporary pleasure derived primarily from material comfort alone and another more enduring comfort that… — Dalai Lama Being happy Copy Share Image
During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc) or people you dislike. — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
The right way to deal with mental unhappiness must be within the mind too. On an emotional level, anger, fear and worry… — Dalai Lama Affection 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 Associates Copy Share Image
If others are happy, we will be happy. If others suffer, ultimately we all suffer. — Dalai Lama Happiness 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
Human beings will continue to deceive and overpower one another. Basically, everyone exists in the very nature of suffering, so to abuse… — Dalai Lama Abuse Copy Share Image
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
“I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in relgion or… — Dalai Lama Happiness Copy Share Image
Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes. — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
I only escaped from Tibet because I feared my people would resort to desperate violence if the Chinese took me as their… — Dalai Lama Chinese 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 Doe Copy Share Image
Religion is important for humanity, but it should evolve with humanity. The first priority is to establish and develop the principle of… — Dalai Lama Accepting Copy Share Image
Medical science begin to notice for good health, peace of mind, self-confidence, optimism is something very important. And also preventive measure. — Dalai Lama Confidence Copy Share Image
Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep… — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
I always believed in love, compassion and a sense of universal respect. Every human being has that potential. — Dalai Lama Always believe Copy Share Image
The practice of altruism is the authentic way to live as a human being, and it is not just for religious people.… — Dalai Lama Altruism Copy Share Image
If we continue to approach problems from the perspective of temporary expediency, future generations will face tremendous difficulties. — Dalai Lama Adversity Copy Share Image
When we are young and again when we are old, we depend heavily on the affection of others. Between these stages we… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue… — Dalai Lama Continue Copy Share Image
Because my main concern is the Tibetan Buddhist culture, not just political independence, I cannot seek self-rule for central Tibet and exclude… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
On a certain day, month and year one should observe the ceremony of tree-planting. Thus, one fulfils one's responsibilities, serves one's fellow-beings… — Dalai Lama Benefits Copy Share Image
