“ The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival. Dalai Lama XIV
“ In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Politics devoid of ethics does not further human welfare, and life without morality reduces humans to the level of beasts. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Many people today agree that we need to reduce violence in oursociety. If we are truly serious about this, we must deal with theroots of violence, particularly those that exist within each of us. Wene… Dalai Lama XIV
“ We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha's own words must be rejected. Dalai Lama XIV
“ The fundamental precept of Buddhism is Interdependence or the Law of Cause and Effect. This simply states that everything an individual experiences is derived from action through motivation. Motivatio… Dalai Lama XIV
“ I took note of the Buddha's teaching that in one sense a supposed enemy is more valuable than a friend, for an enemy teaches you things, such as forbearance, that a friend generally does not. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Cultivate the understanding that the self is not really an independently existing entity, and begin to view self instead in terms of it's dependent relation to others. Although it is difficult to say… Dalai Lama XIV
“ All the joy the world contains has come through wishing happiness through others. All the misery the world contains has come through wanting pleasure for oneself. Is there need for lengthy explanation… Dalai Lama XIV
“ As a Buddhist, I see no distinction between religious practice and daily life. Religious practice is a twenty-four hour occupation. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice. Dalai Lama XIV
“ Now there are many, many people in the world, but relatively few with whom we interact, and even fewer who cause us problems. So when you come across such a chance for practicing patience and toleranc… Dalai Lama XIV
