Dalai Lama XIV Quotes

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.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. And be kinder than is necessary.

Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred.

In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.

The enemy is the necessary condition for practicing patience.

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.

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

Politics devoid of ethics does not further human welfare, and life without morality reduces humans to the level of beasts.

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...

We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha's own words must be rejected.

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.

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...

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...

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...

As a Buddhist, I see no distinction between religious practice and daily life. Religious practice is a twenty-four hour occupation.

Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.

The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves.

Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice.

A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.

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...