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The fact that there is always a positive side to life is the one thing that gives me a lot of happiness.
I could justify violence only in this extreme case, to save the last living knowledge of Buddhism itself.
With genuine love and compassion, another person's appearance or behavior has no affect on your attitude.
Compassion and love is the source of external and internal peace and is also the root of racial survival.
I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way
There is often a big disparity between the way in which we perceive things and the way things really are.
Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.
It is the state of mind of the person wielding the instrument that determines to what end it will be put.
There are five billion human beings and in a certain way I think we need five billion different religions.
Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness .
The essence of compassion is a desire to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being
If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease
A mind wishing to benefit other people and other sentient beings is the very basis of peace and happiness.
Through money or power you cannot solve all problems. The problem in the human heart must be solved first.
The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart.
I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.
Like the lotus which thrives in mud, the potential for realization grows in the rich soil of everyday life
Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute.
Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.
There are two kinds of satisfaction or happiness: one mainly through mental peace; another physical comfort
With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth.
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals.
Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path.
If we try to secure the well-being of others, we will, at the same time, create the conditions for our own.
Reason well from the beginning and then there will never be any need to look back with confusion and doubt.
If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.
The practicing of loving kindness toward one's enemy is the ultimate test of one's own spiritual attainment.
Each of us has the potential to contribute... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world.
Through training there is knowledge. You can produce compassion, love, forgiveness. you can change yourself.
We need cooperation based on trust and self-confidence to create an open, compassionate, harmonious society.
As long as I am alive, I am fully committed to amity between Tibetans and Chinese. Otherwise there's no use.
A great rock is not disturbed by the wind; the mind of a wise man is not disturbed by either honor or abuse.
Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.
The more we think of others, the happier we are. The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel.
It is important to pray for peace. . . But you must also take actions to make that happen. Every single day.
Because the twentieth century was a century of violence, let us make the twenty-first a century of dialogue.
If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace.
The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.
I always believed in love, compassion and a sense of universal respect. Every human being has that potential.
Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.
Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.
My own share making contribution [to the the well-being of humanity]. So I never feel I am something special.
As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering.
I always believe the rule by king or official leader is outdated. Now we must catch up with the modern world.
The ultimate source of my mental happiness is my peace of mind. Nothing can destroy this except my own anger.
Life does not wait: Whether we spend our lives meaningfully or not, the time will be used up moment by moment.
The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.
We need to learn how to want what we have NOT to have what we want in order to get steady and stable Happiness
A lot of problems we are facing, essentially, man made problem. Own creation. Not due to lack of intelligence.