Arise Quote by Dalai Lama
“We are beset by problems and if we look for their source, we find they arise because of our selfishness, because we tend to pursue our own interests at the expense of others. Our various religious traditions exist to help us reduce these problems. They all teach ways to overcome suffering through cultivating love and compassion, tolerance, patience and contentment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interfaith Dialogue, 2005
Selfishness fuels many problems; compassion and spiritual teachings offer solutions.
In simple terms: Selfishness creates trouble; love and compassion help.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion to ease suffering.
Themes
compassion
selfishness
interfaith
ethics
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Community conflict
- personal greed
- global crises
Key Concepts
Altruism
suffering
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can compassion be applied to large‑scale issues?
- What limits compassion in practice?
A Different Perspective
Compassion alone may not change systemic structures.
