It's best not to get too excited or too depressed by the ups and downs of life. — Dalai Lama Excited Copy Share Image
I think the self-burning itself on practice of non-violence. These people, you see, they easily use bomb explosive, more casualty people. But… — Dalai Lama Also Copy Share Image
Looking at the pattern of our existence from birth to death, we can see the way in which we are fundamentally nurtured… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
Without mutual tolerance emerging as the foundation, terrible situations like those of Tibet and Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Rwanda, can never be… — Dalai Lama Bosnia Copy Share Image
Human potential is the same for all. If you have will power, then you can change anything. — Dalai Lama Human potential Copy Share Image
In my mind of course natural disaster like tsunami, and these things, also I think indirectly may relate to human behavior. But… — Dalai Lama Behavior Copy Share Image
I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile. — Dalai Lama Appreciation Copy Share Image
It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live. — Dalai Lama Collectives Copy Share Image
Our world is increasingly interdependent, but I wonder if we truly understand that our interdependent human community has to be compassionate; compassionate… — Dalai Lama Choices Copy Share Image
I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence , which attracts the trust… — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
“If one's life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what… — Dalai Lama Happiness Copy Share Image
“Rather, genuine compassion is based on the rationale that all human beings have an innate desire to be happy and overcome suffering,… — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental… — Dalai Lama Balance Copy Share Image
My overriding belief is that it is always possible for criminals to improve and that by its very finality the death penalty… — Dalai Lama Against death penalty Copy Share Image
The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness. — Dalai Lama Always be happy Copy Share Image
Ignorance is the source of hatred, and the way to get rid of ignorance is realization. — Dalai Lama Hatred Copy Share Image
Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-al ready-are. — Dalai Lama Als Copy Share Image
Who has magnificent self-confidence And fears nothing that exists? The man who has attained to truth And lives free of error. — Dalai Lama Confidence Copy Share Image
Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. — Dalai Lama Benefits Copy Share Image
My religion is kindness. A good mind, a good heart, warm feelings these are the most important things. — Dalai Lama Feelings Copy Share Image
I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
