There is no self-interest completely unrelated to others' interests. Due to the fundamental interconnectedness which lies at the heart of reality, your… — Dalai Lama Clear Copy Share Image
Spend 5 minutes breathing in, cherishing yourself; and, breathing out cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend… — Dalai Lama Breathing Copy Share Image
All forms of violence, especially war, are totally unacceptable as means to settle disputes between and among nations, groups and persons. — Dalai Lama Anti war Copy Share Image
May I examine my mind in all actions and as soon as a negative state occurs, since it endangers myself and others,… — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain: all wants happiness… — Dalai Lama Feelings Copy Share Image
In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner… — Dalai Lama Attention Copy Share Image
In order to develop the willpower it takes to sacrifice, you must first realize that spending all your time and energy pursuing… — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
It is important to pray for peace. . . But you must also take actions to make that happen. Every single day. — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it… — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
It is natural that we face obstacles in pursuit of our goals. But if we remain passive, making no effort to solve… — Dalai Lama Adversity Copy Share Image
People need to climb the mountain not simple because it is there But because the soulful divinity needs to be mated with… — Dalai Lama Climbs Copy Share Image
When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts. — Dalai Lama Educate Copy Share Image
Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly. — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
Whether we love humanity or not, we must realize that we are part of it. My future depends entirely on the future… — Dalai Lama Care Copy Share Image
Feelings of anger, bitterness, and hate are negative. If I kept those inside me, they would spoil my body and my health.… — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
When I meet people from other cultures I know that they too want happiness and do not want suffering, this allows me… — Dalai Lama Brother Copy Share Image
First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others. — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
“Compassion and generosity are not just lofty virtues - they are at the center of our humanity, what makes our lives joyful… — Dalai Lama Character Copy Share Image
We need to understand how destructive emotions affect us and constructive emotions can help us, so that we can maintain our peace… — Dalai Lama Constructive Copy Share Image
A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity. — Dalai Lama Deep Copy Share Image
In the past, the respect people had for religion meant that ethical practice was maintained through a majority following one religion or… — Dalai Lama Cases Copy Share Image
Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful… — Dalai Lama Absolute Copy Share Image
We should practice by showing one another love and helping one another. It is a mistake to pursue happiness and to seek… — Dalai Lama Achieve Copy Share Image
