Arise Quote by Pico Iyer

I think [Dalai Lama]is far and away the most solid, deep-thinking, far-sighted politician I've met, and I've been a journalist for 26 years for…

— Pico Iyer

Dalai Lama is taking a subtle and nuanced view of politics and he is thinking in terms of events well beyond our lifetime.

— Pico Iyer

I think of the Dalai Lama as a doctor of the mind offering medicine and specific counsel and cures in the way a great…

— Pico Iyer

A lot of people believe that when you are Buddhist, you are the Dalai Lama. I'm certainly not.

— Eric Ripert

I would say that by virtue of transforming politics, [Dalai Lama] is in fact easily underestimated.

— Pico Iyer

When one questions [Dalai Lama's] political actions, it is worth remembering that he's the single most experienced politician on the planet at this moment.

— Pico Iyer

I do not respect the Dalai Lama. He's a political power broker. The Dalai Lama is not honorable to me.

— Ashin Wirathu

The Dalai Lama's entire being is about peace and harmony, forgiveness and self-discipline. Those are qualities to be admired. I am really looking forward…

— Joe Nichols

Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person who is totally honest, and even with him, he's skillful not to hurt anybody. He's skillful.

— Richard Gere

“It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. —HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA”

— Cory Booker

Most of us who have been lucky enough to hear, read and see the Dalai Lama, often come away thinking, "What a kind, inspiring…

— Pico Iyer

Unlike many spiritual leaders, Dalai Lama is never been in a position to just sit on a mountain top handing out wisdom. He's had…

— Pico Iyer