Each of you should feel that you have great potential and that, with self-confidence and a little more effort, change really is… — Dalai Lama Change Copy Share Image
Sensory experience does not offset the intense pain or pleasure we feel on a mental level; it may distract us, but doesn't… — Dalai Lama Calm Copy Share Image
It is the state of mind of the person wielding the instrument that determines to what end it will be put. — Dalai Lama Determine Copy Share Image
Every man has the basis of good. Not only human beings, you can find it among animals and insects, for instance, when… — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
We often add to our pain and suffering by being overly sensitive, over-reacting to minor things, and sometimes taking things too personally. — Dalai Lama Add 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
The highest happiness is when one reaches the stage of liberation, at which there is no more suffering. — Dalai Lama Freedom Copy Share Image
Certain beliefs must accompany every action: One should act without selfishness, cultivate compassion for all living things, and develop respect for others. — Dalai Lama Accompany Copy Share Image
I believe that the basic nature of human beings is gentle and compassionate. It is therefore in our own interest to encourage… — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
We are all here on this planet, as it were, as tourists. None of us can live here forever. The longest we… — Dalai Lama Aggravating Copy Share Image
My hope and wish is that one day, formal education will pay attention to what I call 'education of the heart'. — Dalai Lama Attention Copy Share Image
In some cases, lack of full knowledge or holistic view, that is also part of the problem. But mainly lack of moral… — Dalai Lama Cases Copy Share Image
So the smart brain must be balanced with a warm heart, a good heart -a sense of responsibility, of concern for the… — Dalai Lama Balanced Copy Share Image
If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun. — Dalai Lama Firearms 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
Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man's life. — Dalai Lama Aspect 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
Then another thing, now this is mainly for our interest about Tibet, our struggle. Whole struggle depend on within person. For dangerous.… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
A Compassionate state of mind brings inner peace, and therefore a healthier body. — Dalai Lama Body Copy Share Image
I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or… — Dalai Lama Happiness Copy Share Image
When you are warm-hearted, there is no room for anger, jealousy or insecurity. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. — Dalai Lama Differences Copy Share Image
