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The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: You are the people who are shaping a

You are the people who are shaping a better world. One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I am a steadfast follower of the doctrine

I am a steadfast follower of the doctrine of non-violence which was first preached by Lord Buddha, whose divine wisdom is absolute ... — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Jeremy Piven: The Dalai Lama was once asked for his

The Dalai Lama was once asked for his favorite chant, and he said it was better not to have a favorite anything, which I think is a great thought. — Jeremy Piven

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If you wonder what you were doing in

If you wonder what you were doing in the past, look at your body; to know what will happen to you in the future, look at your mind. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: A mind that is characterized by unrest will

A mind that is characterized by unrest will not be tranquil even in the presence of great calm. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results,

Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: It is our enemies who provide us with

It is our enemies who provide us with the challenge we need to develop the qualities of tolerance, patience, and compassion. — Dalai Lama XIV

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Great compassion is the root of altruistic action,

Great compassion is the root of altruistic action, the object of amazement to the world;there is no greater source of help and happiness. — Dalai Lama XIV

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: In some cases is keeping your mouth shut

In some cases is keeping your mouth shut the best answer. — Dalai Lama

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

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

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The world has also learned that economic growth,

The world has also learned that economic growth, by itself, cannot close the gap between rich and poor. — Dalai Lama XIV

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: We need a little more compassion, and if

We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the planet. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: If we use the brilliant human mind in

If we use the brilliant human mind in the wrong way, it is really a disaster. — Dalai Lama XIV

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Compassion is one of the principal things that

Compassion is one of the principal things that make our lives meaningful. It is the source of all lasting happiness and joy. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: A sense of concern for others gives our

A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The more we think of others, the happier

The more we think of others, the happier we are. The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Jack Kornfield: Spiritual practice should not be confused with grim

Spiritual practice should not be confused with grim duty. It is the laughter of the Dalai Lama and the wonder born with every child. — Jack Kornfield

The Dalai Lama 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The view that all mental processes are necessarily

The view that all mental processes are necessarily physical processes is a metaphysical assumption, not a scientific fact. — Dalai Lama XIV

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I always have the feeling that I'm just

I always have the feeling that I'm just another human being. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need

Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need Buddhist. Do practice Compassion. The world needs more compassion. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: If the mind is tranquil and occupied with

If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease — Dalai Lama

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

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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: From adversity we can learn the value of

From adversity we can learn the value of patience. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The ultimate source of comfort and peace is

The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves. — Dalai Lama XIV

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: As our own peace of mind grows, so

As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: True friendship develops not as a result of

True friendship develops not as a result of money or power but on the basis of genuine human affection. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate

The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: My message is the practice of compassion, love

My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I totally disagree with the view that the

I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Anger and hatred are the greatest obstacles to

Anger and hatred are the greatest obstacles to compassion and love. — Dalai Lama XIV

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: From a certain point of view our real

From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I consider myself as a free spokesman for

I consider myself as a free spokesman for the people. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: However, when the idea that objects inherently exist

However, when the idea that objects inherently exist takes hold, fundamental ignorance has been introduced. — Dalai Lama XIV

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The very purpose of our life is to

The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. — Dalai Lama XIV

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: Be the change you wish to be

Be the change you wish to be — Dalai Lama XIV

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama XIV: The first step in restoring faith among those

The first step in restoring faith among those you lead is to inspire them with a sense of purpose - just — Dalai Lama XIV

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: So long as we are under the control

So long as we are under the control of disturbing emotions, real happiness is hard to find. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

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

The point of life is happiness. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: Anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred are the real

Anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred are the real troublemakers, with them problems cannot be solved. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The basic condition of human life is happiness.

The basic condition of human life is happiness. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The Dalai Lama 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

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: The very purpose of meditation is to discipline

The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions. — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama Quotes By Dalai Lama: I truly believe that compassion provides the basis

I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival. — Dalai Lama

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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