While it is all very well to distinguish happiness that is transient from that which is lasting, between ephemeral and genuine happiness,… — Dalai Lama Access Copy Share Image
Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing… — Dalai Lama Achieve Copy Share Image
It is far more useful to be aware of a single shortcoming in ourselves than it is to be aware of a… — Dalai Lama Advice Copy Share Image
I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind. — Dalai Lama Analysis Copy Share Image
If we don't understand phenomena, we are more likely to do things to harm ourselves and others. — Dalai Lama Harm Copy Share Image
Just as rust, which arose from the iron itself, wears out the iron, likewise, performing an action without examination would destroy us… — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
If we adopt a self-centered approach to life, by which we attempt to use others for our own self interest, we might… — Dalai Lama Able Copy Share Image
My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
China can keep her troops on the external frontiers of Tibet, and Tibetans will pledge to accept the appropriate form of union… — Dalai Lama Accepting Copy Share Image
Warm-heartedne ss and concern for others’ well-being are a condition for happiness, whether you are religious or not. — Dalai Lama Concern Copy Share Image
Some consider me as a living Buddha. That's nonsense. That's silly. That's wrong. If they consider me a simple Buddhist monk, however,… — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
The more contact we have with one another and the more we come to understand each other's values, the greater will be… — Dalai Lama Contact Copy Share Image
The most important thing is practice in daily life; then you can know gradually the true value of religion. Doctrine is not… — Dalai Lama Building Copy Share Image
Our planet is blessed with vast natural treasures. If we use them wisely, beginning with the elimination of militarism and war, every… — Dalai Lama Able Copy Share Image
I don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives. — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflective… — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
Peace and the survival of life on earth as we know it are threatened by human activities which lack a commitment to… — Dalai Lama Activity Copy Share Image
Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way. — Dalai Lama Attempting Copy Share Image
According to my own experience, the highest level of inner calm comes from the development of love and compassion. The more concerned… — Dalai Lama Being happy Copy Share Image
Compassion instills a sense of calm, inner strength, and a deep confidence and satisfaction — Dalai Lama Calm Copy Share Image
I believe deeply that we must find, all of us together, a new spirituality. — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
