To seek solitude like a wild animal. That is my only ambition. — Dalai Lama Ambition Copy Share Image
I want to say, without hesitation, the purpose of our life is happiness. — Dalai Lama Happiness Copy Share Image
Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. — Dalai Lama Art of happiness Copy Share Image
The natural environment sustains the life of all beings universally. — Dalai Lama Environment Copy Share Image
Do something that scares you every day. You have nothing to lose but fear itself. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Cats, dogs, and some I mean, birds, many species of mammals, they also have the sort of potential to show affection firstly… — Dalai Lama Affection Copy Share Image
Compassion is a mental quality that can bring us true lasting inner peace and inner strength. — Dalai Lama Compassion Copy Share Image
We are working as hard as we can; we are preparing ourselves as carefully as we can; we fully intend to make… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our every action has a universal dimension, a potential impact on others' happiness. — Dalai Lama Action Copy Share Image
The jealousy that arises from another's achievement is overcome by developing an awareness of and admiration for one's own and other's achievement. — Dalai Lama Achievement Copy Share Image
I always believe the rule by king or official leader is outdated. Now we must catch up with the modern world. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. — Dalai Lama Buddhism Copy Share Image
I always emphasize that it is much safer and better to keep one's own religious faith. The other major religions are thousands… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Up to now my involvement in the Tibetan freedom struggle has been part of my spiritual practice, because the issues of the… — Dalai Lama Freedom 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
Peace has a great deal to do with warm-heartednes s and respect for the lives of others, avoiding doing them harm and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is a saying in Tibetan that "at the door of the miserable rich man sleeps the contented beggar". The point of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Unfortunate events though potentially a source of anger and despair have equal potential to be a source of spiritual growth. Whether or… — Dalai Lama Anger 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 Copy Share Image
The colors of light are infinite through refraction, yet they all come from the same source. Thus I cannot detach myself from… — Dalai Lama Color Copy Share Image
When we face problems or disagreements today, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. Dialogue is the only appropriate method. One-sided… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and… — Dalai Lama Aspiration Copy Share Image
I love smiles. That is a fact. How to develop smiles? There are a variety of smiles. Some smiles are sarcastic. Some… — Dalai Lama 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
“Blessing must arise from within your own mind. It is not something that comes from outside. When the positive qualities of your… — Dalai Lama Blessing Copy Share Image
When we are angry we are blind to reality. Anger may bring us a temporary burst of energy, but that energy is… — Dalai Lama Anger Copy Share Image
Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence… — Dalai Lama Ability Copy Share Image
“I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment.… — Dalai Lama Contentment Copy Share Image
“Every night, millions of Americans spend their free hours watching television rather than engaging in any form of social interaction. What are… — Dalai Lama American television Copy Share Image
There is nothing I can't live without. I learned this attitude when I was a child. — Dalai Lama Attitude Copy Share Image
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. — Dalai Lama Inner peace Copy Share Image
