If we see pride among people who have no idea about Dharma, it is understandable. However, if afflictive emotions and haughtiness are… — Dalai Lama Dharma Copy Share Image
Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a… — Dalai Lama Acceptance Copy Share Image
If there is love, there is hope that one may have real families, real brotherhood, real equanimity, real peace. If the love… — Dalai Lama Brotherhood Copy Share Image
I hope that at this moment you are thinking of yourself as a human being rather than as an American, Asian, European,… — Dalai Lama Asian Copy Share Image
Some people consider the practice of love and compassion is only related to religious practice and if they are not interested in… — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
Whatever the intellectual quality of the education given our children, it is vital that it include elements of love and compassion, for… — Dalai Lama Children Copy Share Image
If I were to die today, I would have some concern for Tibet. But I know that I have personally done as… — Dalai Lama Concern Copy Share Image
We are born and reborn countless number of times, and it is possible that each being has been our parent at one… — Dalai Lama Born Copy Share Image
I would like to explain the meaning of compassion, which is often misunderstood. Genuine compassion is based not on our own projections… — Dalai Lama Close friends Copy Share Image
Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as… — Dalai Lama Always thinking Copy Share Image
Media people should have long noses like an elephant to smell out politicians, mayors, prime ministers and businessmen. We need to know… — Dalai Lama Appearance Copy Share Image
In the present circumstances, no one can afford to assume that someone else will solve their problems. Every individual has a responsibility… — Dalai Lama Assuming Copy Share Image
Compassion is something we can count on. Even if we face economic problems and our fortunes decline, we can still share our… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
No matter what part of the world we come from, we are all basically the same human beings. We all seek happiness… — Dalai Lama Basic human needs Copy Share Image
Without religion, also there is a way, it could be this way, through education, through scientific findings, then you get conviction. Not… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
Most REAL change is slow. Happiness and joy are the purpose of life. If we know that the future will be very… — Dalai Lama Change Copy Share Image
A compassionate attitude opens our inner door, and as a result it is much easier to communicate with others. If there is… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
I pray for a more friendly, more caring, and more understanding human family on this planet. To all who dislike suffering, who… — Dalai Lama Appeals Copy Share Image
Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from… — Dalai Lama Arise Copy Share Image
We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well… — Dalai Lama Concern Copy Share Image
Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free. True… — Dalai Lama Development Copy Share Image
Some people get the impression that Buddhism talks too much about suffering. In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work… — Dalai Lama Achieve Copy Share Image
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that… — Dalai Lama Century Copy Share Image
Encountering sufferings will definitely contribute to the elevation of your spiritual practice, provided you are able to transform calamity and misfortune into… — Dalai Lama Able Copy Share Image
Different people describe me in a different ways. Some describe me as the living Buddha. Nonsense. Some describe me as 'God-king.' Nonsense.… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
Our most valuable teachers are our enemies.While our friends can help us in many ways, only our enemies can provide us with… — Dalai Lama Building Copy Share Image
In the Buddha's life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And… — Dalai Lama Buddha Copy Share Image
What acts as a far more effective circumstance for generating compassion and what, in fact, rouses us from our comfortable meditation seat… — Dalai Lama Circumstances Copy Share Image
When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you… — Dalai Lama Contentment Copy Share Image
Study and practice are both very important, but they must go hand in hand. Faith without knowledge is not sufficient. Faith needs… — Dalai Lama Daily life Copy Share Image
I feel like my life is something purposeful. Many people have told me that after they listen to my talk, some point… — Dalai Lama Certain 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
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.""Laughter is good for thinking because when people laugh, it is… — Dalai Lama Comedy Copy Share Image
Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly materialistic, and mankind is reaching toward the very zenith of external progress, driven by an insatiable… — Dalai Lama Desire Copy Share Image
Every religion emphasizes human improvement, love, respect for others, sharing other people's suffering. On these lines every religion had more or less… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
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
I have been clear in my position for quite a while, but the Chinese have not responded. Therefore, we are now in… — Dalai Lama Checks 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
The past is past, and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands - the future… — Dalai Lama Depends 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
