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Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: All good qualities must be sown and cultivated.

All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can't expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: No more can the reader hope to learn

No more can the reader hope to learn virtue merely by reading this book - unless, of course, it is so boring as to demand perseverance! — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: It is vital that when educating our children's

It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Peace isn't the mere absence of violence; peace

Peace isn't the mere absence of violence; peace must come from inner peace. And inner peace comes from taking others' interests into account. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If I say, "I am a monk." or

If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being, temporary. To be human is basic. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The more you are motivated by Love, The

The more you are motivated by Love, The more Fearless & Free your action will be. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Just like a trained scientist, a disciplined mind

Just like a trained scientist, a disciplined mind will have the knowledge of what to look for and the ability to recognize when discoveries are made. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: So long as space remains So long as

So long as space remains
So long as sentient beings'
Suffering remains
I will remain
In order to help,
In order to serve. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: As long as the sky exists And as

As long as the sky exists And as long as there are sentient beings, May I remain to help Relieve them of all their pain. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: To say that all things are interdependent means

To say that all things are interdependent means that they have no inherent existence. The — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Ignorance is the source of hatred, and the

Ignorance is the source of hatred, and the way to get rid of ignorance is realization. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: One scientist had discussions about love and compassion.

One scientist had discussions about love and compassion. Usually, he felt irritation. After our meeting, for some months, anger never come. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Happiness can be achieved through training the mind.

Happiness can be achieved through training the mind. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We believe in self creation. That's why Buddhists

We believe in self creation. That's why Buddhists believe in the Four Noble Truths. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Ethics: The indispensable interface between my desire to

Ethics: The indispensable interface between my desire to be happy and yours. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Sometimes, whether a desire is excessive or negative

Sometimes, whether a desire is excessive or negative depends on the circumstances or society in which you live in. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Because the twentieth century was a century of

Because the twentieth century was a century of violence, let us make the twenty-first a century of dialogue. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We can solve many problems in an appropriate

We can solve many problems in an appropriate way, without any difficulty, if we cultivate harmony, friendship and respect for one another. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Compassion is not helpless pity, but an awareness

Compassion
is not helpless
pity, but an
awareness and
determination
that demands
action. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: To be aware of a single shortcoming in

To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Spend some amount of time alone everyday.

Spend some amount of time alone everyday. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If every 8 year old in the world

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Martin Scorsese: I also saw the Dalai Lama a few

I also saw the Dalai Lama a few times. — Martin Scorsese

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Compassion is a mental quality that can bring

Compassion is a mental quality that can bring us true lasting inner peace and inner strength. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The world will be saved by the western

The world will be saved by the western woman" - The Dalai Lama — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: We need to learn how to want what

We need to learn how to want what we have NOT to have what we want in order to get steady and stable Happiness — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can

Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The three types of misery are the misery

The three types of misery are the misery of suffering, the misery of change, and pervasive misery. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The only way to achieve lasting peace is

The only way to achieve lasting peace is through mutual trust, respect, love, and kindness. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key

Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Of course, I fail sometimes. Sometimes I get

Of course, I fail sometimes. Sometimes I get irritated. Occasionally I use a harsh word, but when I do, immediately I feel "Oh, this is wrong. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If you focus only on yourself and neglect

If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If someone does not smile at you, be

If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Through violence, you may 'solve' one problem, but

Through violence, you may 'solve' one problem, but you sow the seeds for another. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Happiness does not come about only due to

Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai

I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We must each lead a way of life

We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens we will have no regrets. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The greater the force of your compassion, the

The greater the force of your compassion, the greeater your resilience in confronting hardships. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Responsibility - moral responsibilities, responsibilities regarding society -

Responsibility - moral responsibilities, responsibilities regarding society - these are things that come from the heart. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to

A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Use your human intelligence in the best way

Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: My hope and wish is that one day,

My hope and wish is that one day, formal education will pay attention to what I call 'education of the heart'. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Always embrace the common humanity that lies at

Always embrace the common humanity that lies at the heart of us all. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Today we understand that the future of humanity

Today we understand that the future of humanity very much depends on our planet, and that the future of the planet very much depends on humanity. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Feelings of anger, bitterness, and hate are negative.

Feelings of anger, bitterness, and hate are negative. If I kept those inside me, they would spoil my body and my health. The are of no use. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The training of the mind is an art.

The training of the mind is an art. If this can be considered art, one's life is art. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: A lack of transparency results in distrust and

A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Generosity is the most natural outward expression of

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

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: In the modern world, the interests of a

In the modern world, the interests of a particular community can no longer be considered to lie within the confines of its own boundaries. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Let distractions melt away like clouds disappearing in

Let distractions melt away like clouds disappearing in the sky. - MILAREPA — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: A positive state of mind is not merely

A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing the world. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Each one of us is responsible for reducing

Each one of us is responsible for reducing the negative potential of every situation we have to face. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: It is the state of mind of the

It is the state of mind of the person wielding the instrument that determines to what end it will be put. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Just as ripples spread out when a single

Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: We have no means of discriminating between right

We have no means of discriminating between right and wrong if we do not take into account others' feelings, others' suffering. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: When you engage in fulfilling the needs of

When you engage in fulfilling the needs of others, your own needs are fulfilled as a by-product. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Through awareness, you get a certain attitude. That's

Through awareness, you get a certain attitude. That's the way, you see, to achieve more peaceful, more compassion, more friendship through that way. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I learn as much from a turtle as

I learn as much from a turtle as from a religious text. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I always believed in love, compassion, and a

I always believed in love, compassion, and a sense of universal respect. Every human being has that potential. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Nothing comes into being without a cause and

Nothing comes into being without a cause and when all the conditions are created, there is nothing that can prevent the consequence. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The acquisition of mental skills is a matter

The acquisition of mental skills is a matter of volition and focused effort; it is not a special mystical gift given to the few. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because

Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Warm-heartedne ss and concern for others' well-being are

Warm-heartedne ss and concern for others' well-being are a condition for happiness, whether you are religious or not. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I became the Dalai Lama not on a

I became the Dalai Lama not on a volunteer basis. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If your life becomes only a medium of

If your life becomes only a medium of production, then many of the good human values and characteristics will be lost. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Unlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot

Unlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot regroup and launch a comeback once it has been destroyed from within. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The essence of any religion is good heart.

The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If we want spiritual development, the practice of

If we want spiritual development, the practice of patience is essential. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Wisdom is the best guide and faith is

Wisdom is the best guide and faith is the best companion. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and

Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and concern for others allow us to develop self-confidence, which breeds trust and friendship. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: If we get used to putting up with

If we get used to putting up with minor hurts, we will gradually develop tolerance for greater pain. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: On a daily basis, you must take more

On a daily basis, you must take more care of your mind than just money, money, money! — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: When reason ends, then anger begins. Therefore, anger

When reason ends, then anger begins. Therefore, anger is a sign of weakness. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Self confidence plays an important part in every

Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man's life. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Lha Gyal Lo! (Victory to the gods)

Lha Gyal Lo! (Victory to the gods) — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Being born a human being is a rare

Being born a human being is a rare event in itself, and it is wise to use this opportunity as beneficially as possible. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Each of us has the potential to contribute

Each of us has the potential to contribute ... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: When our minds are clouded by hatred, selfishness,

When our minds are clouded by hatred, selfishness, jealousy, and anger, we lose not only control but also our judgment. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: We should see destructive emotions as enemies, first

We should see destructive emotions as enemies, first identifying them and then engaging in techniques to destroy them. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We forget that despite the superficial differences between

We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The point of life is happiness.

The point of life is happiness. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The key point is kindness. With kindness one

The key point is kindness. With kindness one will have inner peace. Through inner peace, world peace can one day be a reality. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We need an approach to ethics which makes

We need an approach to ethics which makes no recourse to religion and can be equally acceptable to those with faith and those without. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: There are two kinds of satisfaction or happiness:

There are two kinds of satisfaction or happiness: one mainly through mental peace; another physical comfort — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: It is worth remembering that the time of

It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: As long as space endures, as long as

As long as space endures, as long as sentient beings remain, until then, may I too remain and dispel the miseries of the world. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We must not lose our trust in the

We must not lose our trust in the power of truth. Everything is always changing in the world. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: ONE MUST BE COMPASSIONATE TO ONE'S SELF BEFORE

ONE MUST BE COMPASSIONATE TO ONE'S SELF BEFORE EXTERNAL COMPASSION. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If you can, help others; if you cannot

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Prayer alone will not make a happy life.

Prayer alone will not make a happy life. A happy life must be built. You must act. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Passion is what gives sense to our life.

Passion is what gives sense to our life. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Examine your attitudes toward food, clothes, and shelter.

Examine your attitudes toward food, clothes, and shelter. By reducing expectations you will promote contentment. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: We must have a human approach. As far

We must have a human approach. As far as socioeconomic theory, I am Marxist. — Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: All I can do is engage with complete

All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Spirit is a land of high white peaks

Spirit is a land of high white peaks and glittering jewel-like lakes and flowers. Life is sparse and sounds travel great distances. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The more we take the welfare of others

The more we take the welfare of others to heart and work for their benefit, the more benefit we derive for ourselves. This is a fact that we can see. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We have always been a nation different from

We have always been a nation different from the Chinese. Long ago we fought wars with them. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We all have to live together, so we

We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily. — Dalai Lama