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Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: It's not enough to be compassionate. You must

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Attention-yes! That's present! And present, you see, makes

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: If the work is worthwhile, then whether we

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

Dalai's 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's 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's 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's 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's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: It is a wonderful thing if one can

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: The main cause of suffering is egoistic desire

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

Dalai's 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's 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's 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's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Without changing one's self, without peace in one's

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook.

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

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

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

Dalai's 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's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The more honest you are, the more open,

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence

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

Dalai's Quotes By John Cleese: You don't have to be the Dalai Lama

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

Dalai's 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's 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's Quotes By Pico Iyer: I think Dalai Lama is always careful about

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

Dalai's Quotes By Monique Roffey: The person I love most is the Dalai

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: In my childhood, I had a religious assistant

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: It's unrealistic to think that the future of

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being.

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: The more contact we have with one another

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: There's a Tibetan saying: 'Wherever you have friends

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: The jealousy that arises from another's achievement is

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: The period of greatest gain in knowledge and

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: A balanced and skillful approach to life, taking

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: It is illogical to expect smiles from others

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

Dalai's 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's Quotes By Dalai Lama: If it can be solved, there's no need

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

Dalai's Quotes By Ashin Wirathu: I do not respect the Dalai Lama. He's

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: With genuine love and compassion, another person's appearance

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: If there's good, strong evidence from science that

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Once you have a genuine sense of concern

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

Dalai's Quotes By Pico Iyer: The Dalai Lama would say that meditation is

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: I call myself a feminist. Isn't that what

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion,

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: I think there's every reason this 21st century

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Someone else's action should not determine your response.

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for

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

Dalai's Quotes By Richard Gere: Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: The practicing of loving kindness toward one's enemy

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: I believe each human being has the potential

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: I am simply just one monk. That's all.

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Looking at the pattern of our existence from

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: As long as I am alive, I am

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: All beings come from a mother's womb. We

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

Dalai's Quotes By Jimmy McGill: Dalai Lama's got nothing on me.

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

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

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

Dalai's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Generally speaking, if a human being never shows

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: It's best not to get too excited or

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: If some people have the belief or view

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: The ultimate authority must always rest with the

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Happiness is determined more by one's state of

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: Real power has to do with one's ability

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: We must conduct research and then accept the

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

Dalai's Quotes By Richard Gere: The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama: A simple smile. That's the start of opening

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

Dalai's Quotes By Neal Shusterman: Now he's far away, floating in the clouds,

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

Dalai's Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Wherever you have friends that's your country, and

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

Dalai's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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