To defy the authority of empirical evidence is to disqualify oneself as someone worthy of critical engagement in a dialogue. — Dalai Lama Authority Copy Share Image
I call myself a feminist. Isn't that what you call someone who fights for women's rights? — Dalai Lama Feminism Copy Share Image
It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is… — Dalai Lama Action 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
If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun. — Dalai Lama Firearms Copy Share Image
I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness… — Dalai Lama Attention Copy Share Image
Love and compassion benefit both ourselves and others. Through kindness to others, your heart and mind will be peaceful and open. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If science proves facts that conflict with Buddhist understanding, Buddhism must change accordingly. We should always adopt a view that accords with… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
After I handed over all my authority, I feel now our struggle [for Tibet ] become much, much safer. And me personally,… — Dalai Lama Authority Copy Share Image
There is competition, but it is used in a good way. It is positive to want to go first, provided the intention… — Dalai Lama Competition Copy Share Image
There can be no peace as long as there is grinding poverty, social injustice, inequality, oppression, environmental degradation, and as long as… — Dalai Lama Degradation Copy Share Image
I have observed that religious practice is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness itself. I have also suggested… — Dalai Lama Character Copy Share Image
We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and… — Dalai Lama Change Copy Share Image
People think of animals as if they were vegetables, and that is not right. We have to change the way people think… — Dalai Lama Animal Copy Share Image
Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately… — Dalai Lama Absence Copy Share Image
We discover that all human beings are just like us, so we are able to relate to them more easily. That generates… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In a free country, America, or India, and Japan, and many places, democracy country, free country, but still within the sort of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
However capable and skillful an individual may be, left alone, he or she will not survive. When we are sick or very… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Peace starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When… — Dalai Lama Being at peace Copy Share Image
The more adept we become at cultivating an altruistic attitude, the happier we will feel and the more comfortable will be the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Depression seems to be related to fear, anger and frustration. When you're in a bad mood, even if you meet with your… — Dalai Lama Anger and frustration Copy Share Image
We all have the potential to show others love and affection, but as we progress in our materialistic world, these values tend… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
There is no denying that consideration of others is worthwhile and that our happiness is inextricably bound up with the happiness of… — Dalai Lama Bounds Copy Share Image
We are driven by self-interest, it’s necessary to survive. But we need wise self-interest that is generous and co-operative, taking others’ interests… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Unlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot regroup and launch a comeback once it has been destroyed from within. — Dalai Lama Comeback Copy Share Image
True compassion is universal in scope. It is accompanied by a feeling of responsibility. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it. — Dalai Lama Faith 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
World belongs to humanity, not this leader, that leader or that king or prince or religious leader. World belongs to humanity. — Dalai Lama Change 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
A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing… — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk. — Dalai Lama 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
The ultimate source of my mental happiness is my peace of mind. Nothing can destroy this except my own anger. — Dalai Lama Existential Copy Share Image
Human potential is the same for all. If you have will power, then you can change anything. — Dalai Lama Change Copy Share Image
Indulgence in resentment and vengeance will only further increase miseries to oneself and others in this life and in lives to come. — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
One thing I want to make clear, as far as my own rebirth is concerned, the final authority is myself and no… — Dalai Lama Authority Copy Share Image
Instead of harboring fear and suspicion we need to think of other people not as ‘them’ but ‘us’. — Dalai Lama Fear Copy Share Image
Whenever there is a challenge, there is also an opportunity to face it, to demonstrate and develop our will and determination. — Dalai Lama Challenges Copy Share Image
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