We have a natural creative ability and it is very important to realize this. — Dalai Lama Ability Copy Share Image
A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically. — Dalai Lama Calm Copy Share Image
In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind. — Dalai Lama Analysis Copy Share Image
“A happy mind is a healthy mind, and a healthy mind is good for the body.” — Dalai Lama Happiness Copy Share Image
The best relationship is one in which your love for each-other exceeds you need for each-other. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes. — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
Spirit is a land of high white peaks and glittering jewel-like lakes and flowers. Life is sparse and sounds travel great distances. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart… — Dalai Lama Brain Copy Share Image
As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery...we have learned that the key to happiness is inner… — Dalai Lama Being happy Copy Share Image
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and… — Dalai Lama Anxiety Copy Share Image
I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
A calm mind is good for our physical health, but it also enables us to see things more realistically. — Dalai Lama Calm Copy Share Image
The fact that there is always a positive side to life is the one thing that gives me a lot of happiness.… — Dalai Lama Facts Copy Share Image
When I talk to a few thousand people, I just feel I am talking to an old friend. Like that. I never… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We are all, by nature, clearly oriented toward the basic human values of love and compassion. We all prefer the love of… — Dalai Lama Bigotry Copy Share Image
Differences in religious beliefs, politics, social status, and position are all secondary. When we look at someone with compassion, we are able… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Destructive thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. If you think clearly about it, it makes no sense… — Dalai Lama Angry Copy Share Image
Any issue, including political, economic and religious activities human beings pursue in this world, should be fully understood before we pass our… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“I think that in many cases people tend to expect the other person to respond to them in a positive way first,… — Dalai Lama Isolation Copy Share Image
Lack of understanding of the true nature of happiness, it seems to me, is the principal reason why people inflict sufferings on… — Dalai Lama Anxiety Copy Share Image
“It would be much more constructive if people tried to understand their supposed enemies. Learning to forgive is much more useful than… — Dalai Lama Doing good Copy Share Image
All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Scientists are coming to recognise the effects of the mind on physical health. The sense of relaxation associated with inner peace involves… — Dalai Lama Alcohol Copy Share Image
As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept will occur as long as I remain… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is important to have determination and optimism and patience. If you lack patience, even when you face some small obstacle, you… — Dalai Lama 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 Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to be happy; happiness is a right. And while on a secondary level differences exist of nationality, faith, family background,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others. — Dalai Lama Being thankful Copy Share Image
Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. — Dalai Lama Community Copy Share Image
Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. — Dalai Lama Buddhist Copy Share Image
The antidote to hatred in the heart, the source of violence, is tolerance. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image