I feel that a genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives. How one creates that smile largely depends on… — Dalai Lama Affectionate Copy Share Image
In Buddhism, ignorance as the root cause of suffering refers to a fundamental misperception of the true nature of the self and… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
When someone talks about self discipline, it usually means they want to control someone. — Dalai Lama Control Copy Share Image
The essence of all religions is love, compassion and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. No matter whether you are learned or… — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and… — Dalai Lama Anxiety Copy Share Image
Whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, whatever our nationality, colour, social status or ideology may be, the purpose of… — Dalai Lama Colour Copy Share Image
When we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept will occur as long as I remain… — Dalai Lama Accepting Copy Share Image
If you want to change the world, first try to improve and bring about change within yourself. That will help change your… — Dalai Lama Bigger Copy Share Image
The great benefit of science is that it can contribute tremendously to the alleviation of suffering at the physical level, but it… — Dalai Lama Addresses Copy Share Image
By developing a sense of respect for others and a concern for their welfare, we reduce our own selfishness, which is the… — Dalai Lama Concern Copy Share Image
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it. — Dalai Lama Faith Copy Share Image
The time has come to educate people, to cease all quarrels in the name of religion, culture, countries, different political or economic… — Dalai Lama Cease Copy Share Image
Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that. — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open. — Dalai Lama Angle Copy Share Image
All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high… — Dalai Lama Good quality Copy Share Image
Some scientists believe climate change is the cause of unprecedented melting of the North Pole, and that effects these very uncertain weather… — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
Hatred, jealousy, and fear hinder peace of mind. When you're angry or unforgiving, for example, your mental suffering is constant. It is… — Dalai Lama Angry Copy Share Image
We have always been a nation different from the Chinese. Long ago we fought wars with them. — Dalai Lama Chinese Copy Share Image
Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way. — Dalai Lama Best way Copy Share Image
Ultimately, the decision to save the environment must come from the human heart. The key point is a call for a genuine… — Dalai Lama Awareness Copy Share Image
As human, we all have the same human potential, unless there is some sort of retarded brain function. The wonderful human brain… — Dalai Lama Brain Copy Share Image
The female biologically [has] more potential to show affection and compassion. — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
The real enemy of happiness is the mind's fixations and delusions... If you have the right mind, you can overcome anything -… — Dalai Lama Delusion Copy Share Image