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It's not enough to be compassionate. You must act. — Dalai Lama

Attention-yes! That's present! And present, you see, makes past and future. — Dalai Lama

If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it's worth making the attempt. That's why courage is important. — Dalai Lama

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

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

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

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

Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health. — Dalai Lama

It is a wonderful thing if one can use one's place of work as a place of spiritual practice as well. — Dalai Lama

The main cause of suffering is egoistic desire for one's own comfort and happiness. — Dalai Lama

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

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

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

Without changing one's self, without peace in one's self, world peace is not possible. — Dalai Lama

Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it. — Dalai Lama XIV

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

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

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

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

The more honest you are, the more open, the less fear you will have, because there's no anxiety about being exposed or revealed to others. — Dalai Lama XIV

Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality. — Dalai Lama XIV

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world. — Dalai Lama

You don't have to be the Dalai Lama to tell people that life's about change. — John Cleese

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

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

I think Dalai Lama is always careful about stressing that people be led into the practice by somebody who knows what's going on. — Pico Iyer

The person I love most is the Dalai Lama. China destroyed his country, yet he says that it's imperative we show love for the Chinese. — Monique Roffey

In my childhood, I had a religious assistant who always told me, if you can really laugh with full abandonment, it's very good for your health. — Dalai Lama

External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and well-being, but ultimately happiness and suffering depend on the mind. — Dalai Lama

The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength. — Dalai Lama

It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is to take action. — Dalai Lama

True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized. — Dalai Lama

I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. — Dalai Lama

The more contact we have with one another and the more we come to understand each other's values, the greater will be our mutual respect. — Dalai Lama

There's a Tibetan saying: 'Wherever you have friends that's your country, and wherever you receive love, that's your home.'" There — Dalai Lama XIV

The jealousy that arises from another's achievement is overcome by developing an awareness of and admiration for one's own and other's achievement. — Dalai Lama

The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life. — Dalai Lama

A balanced and skillful approach to life, taking care to avoid extremes, becomes a very important factor in conducting one's everyday existence. — Dalai Lama

It is illogical to expect smiles from others if one does not smile oneself. Therefore, one can see that many things depend on one's own behaviour. — Dalai Lama XIV

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

If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use. — Dalai Lama

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

With genuine love and compassion, another person's appearance or behavior has no affect on your attitude. — Dalai Lama

If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change. — Dalai Lama XIV

Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there's no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama would say that meditation is something that can help everyone. But he's aware that it can be misused or things can go wrong. — Pico Iyer

I call myself a feminist. Isn't that what you call someone who fights for women's rights? — Dalai Lama

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences. — Dalai Lama

I think there's every reason this 21st century will be much happier. — Dalai Lama

Someone else's action should not determine your response. — Dalai Lama XIV

More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama

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

The practicing of loving kindness toward one's enemy is the ultimate test of one's own spiritual attainment. — Dalai Lama

I believe each human being has the potential to change, to transform one's own attitude, no matter how difficult the situation. — Dalai Lama XIV

I am simply just one monk. That's all. — Dalai Lama

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher. — Dalai Lama

Looking at the pattern of our existence from birth to death, we can see the way in which we are fundamentally nurtured by other's affection. — Dalai Lama

As long as I am alive, I am fully committed to amity between Tibetans and Chinese. Otherwise there's no use. — Dalai Lama

All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity. — Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama's got nothing on me. — Jimmy McGill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain. — Dalai Lama

It's best not to get too excited or too depressed by the ups and downs of life. — Dalai Lama

If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense. I am just one human being. — Dalai Lama

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis. — Dalai Lama

Happiness is determined more by one's state of mind than by external events. — Dalai Lama XIV

Real power has to do with one's ability to influence the hearts and minds of others. — Dalai Lama

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 Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested. — Richard Gere

A simple smile. That's the start of
opening your heart and being
compassionate to others. — Dalai Lama

Now he's far away, floating in the clouds, playing Scrabble with the Dalai Lama, but wouldn't you know it, all the tiles are in Tibetan. — Neal Shusterman

Wherever you have friends that's your country, and wherever you receive love, that's your home. — Dalai Lama XIV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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