My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium. — Dalai Lama Emotion Copy Share Image
I don't think generally politician come from democratic country. I think not that thinking. But sometimes little bit short-sighted. They are mainly… — Dalai Lama Country Copy Share Image
Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
As long as I am alive, I am fully committed to amity between Tibetans and Chinese. Otherwise there's no use. — Dalai Lama Alive Copy Share Image
The compassion we feel normally is biased and mixed with attachment. Genuine compassion flows towards all living beings, particularly your enemies. If… — Dalai Lama Attachment Copy Share Image
Compassion is one of the principal things that make our lives meaningful. It is the source of all lasting happiness and joy. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions… — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
Our world and our lives have become increasingly interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects us too. Therefore we have… — Dalai Lama Abandon Copy Share Image
Real affection comes from the face. Those political leaders, when they meet, they are always hugging, but not very genuine. Deep, sincerity… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
All the world's major religions, with their emphasis on love, compassion, patience, tolerance, and forgiveness can and do promote inner values. But… — Dalai Lama Adequate Copy Share Image
Perhaps our teachings seem less religious and more technical, like psychology, so they are easier for secular people to use. — Dalai Lama Easier Copy Share Image
Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
It is important to direct our intelligence with good intentions. Without intelligence, we cannot accomplish very much. Without good intentions, the way… — Dalai Lama Accomplish Copy Share Image
I believe that the destructive nature of society that now threatens the existence of the entire human world has much to do… — Dalai Lama Believe Copy Share Image
True friendship develops not as a result of money or power but on the basis of genuine human affection. — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized. — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
To seek solitude like a wild animal. That is my only ambition. — Dalai Lama Ambition Copy Share Image
If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world. — Dalai Lama Change the world Copy Share Image
According to Buddhism, individuals are masters of their own destiny. And all living beings are believed to possess the nature of the… — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
By far the single greatest danger facing humankind - in fact, all living beings on our planet - is the threat of… — Dalai Lama Danger Copy Share Image
Some feel that you lose your independence if you don't let your mind just wander where it wants to, if you try… — Dalai Lama Cases Copy Share Image
We all wish to live a happy life. In addition, we all have the same right to fulfil this goal. And we… — Dalai Lama Changed Copy Share Image
If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation — Dalai Lama Clever Copy Share Image
On the philosophical level, both Buddhism and modern science share a deep suspicion of any notion of absolutes, whether conceptualize as a… — Dalai Lama Absolutes Copy Share Image
Peace in the world depends on peace in the hearts of individuals; this depends on each of us practising ethics by disciplining… — Dalai Lama Depends Copy Share Image