The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. Despite all of the things that differentiate… — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
One scientist had discussions about love and compassion. Usually, he felt irritation. After our meeting, for some months, anger never come. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
We may now have reached a point where this gap in our make-up has become unsustainable; partly because what in the past… — Dalai Lama Capitalist Copy Share Image
I love smiles. That is a fact. How to develop smiles? There are a variety of smiles. Some smiles are sarcastic. Some… — Dalai Lama Artificial Copy Share Image
Differences in religious beliefs, politics, social status, and position are all secondary. When we look at someone with compassion, we are able… — Dalai Lama Able Copy Share Image
Friends, genuine friends, are attracted by a warm heart, not money, not power. A genuine friend considers you as just another human… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
You can develop the right attitude toward others if you have kindness, love and respect for them, and a clear realization of… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
The Laws of Reasoning consist of the ground, the path, and the result. ...Suffering is in the mind. How we perceive happiness… — Dalai Lama Determine Copy Share Image
Infinite altruism is the basis of peace and happiness. If you want altruism, you must control hate and you must practice patience.… — Dalai Lama Altruism Copy Share Image
Happiness is a state of mind. With physical comforts if your mind is still in a state of confusion and agitation, it… — Dalai Lama Agitation Copy Share Image
My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
You use force, you create fear. Fear destroys trust. Trust is the basis of harmony. The hardliner believes harmony and unity can… — Dalai Lama Bases Copy Share Image
If I had remained in Lhasa, even without the Chinese occupation, I would probably have carried the ceremonial role in some orthodox… — Dalai Lama Carried Copy Share Image
Like the lotus which thrives in mud, the potential for realization grows in the rich soil of everyday life — Dalai Lama Day life 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
There must be a way of promoting human values without involving religion, based on common sense, experience and recent scientific findings. — Dalai Lama Common Copy Share Image
In order to be happy we must first possess inner contentment; and inner contentment doesn't come from having all we want; but… — Dalai Lama Appreciate Copy Share Image
Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them. — Dalai Lama And love Copy Share Image
The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others. — Dalai Lama Challenges Copy Share Image
If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. — Dalai Lama Belief Copy Share Image
I really feel that some people neglect and overlook compassion because they associate it with religion. Of course, everyone is free to… — Dalai Lama Associates Copy Share Image