"Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need……" — Dalai Lama

"Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need Buddhist. Do practice Compassion. The world needs more compassion."

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1,063 Quotes by Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama has 1,063 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation,…
If we see pride among people who have no idea about Dharma, it is understandable. However, if afflictive emotions and…
Although individuals may be highly intelligent, they are sometimes dogged by skepticism and doubts. They are clever, but they tend…
Every human should have the idea of taking care of the environment, of nature, of water. So using too much…
When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
Follow the three R's: - Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions.
Don't let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
Compassion and love is the source of external and internal peace and is also the root of racial survival.
Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them.
In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel "burnout" setting in, if you feel demoralized and…

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More Buddhist Quotes

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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. — Aristotle
The energy of the mind is the essence of life. — Aristotle
I like change. There's something Buddhist about it - continuous change is wonderful. — David Bailey
I'm a Buddhist, so one of my biggest beliefs is, 'Everything changes, don't take it personally.' — Alan Ball
I believe forgiveness is possible for everybody, for everything, but I'm a Buddhist. — Alan Ball
An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an… — Edward de Bono
I'm in awe of the universe, but I don't necessarily believe there's an intelligence or agent behind it. I do… — David Bowie
I'm just the worst little Buddhist in town. — Cher
I'm working at trying to be a Christian, and that's serious business. It's like trying to be a good Jew,… — Maya Angelou
I make a distinction between Buddhism with a Capital 'B' and buddhism with a small 'b'. Sri Lanka has the… — Sulak Sivaraksa
Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to… — Nhat Hanh
Buddhism regards all living creatures as being endowed with the Buddha nature and the potential to become Buddhas. That's why… — Hsuan Hua

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