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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

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

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

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

For it is not what happens to us that determines our character, our experience, our karma, and our destiny - but how we relate to what happens. — Lama Surya Das

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spend some amount of time alone everyday. — 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

It is not the outer objects that entangle us. It is the inner clinging that entangles us. - Tilopa — Lama Surya Das

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

Everything is available in the natural state, — Lama Surya Das

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The point of life is happiness. — Dalai Lama

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lha Gyal Lo! (Victory to the gods) — 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

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

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

Enlightenment is not about becoming divine. Instead it's about becoming more fully human ... It is the end of ignorance. — Lama Surya Das

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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