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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be the change you wish to be — 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The basic condition of human life is happiness. — 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

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

I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival. — 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 training of the mind is an art. If this can be considered art, one's life is art. — 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

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

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

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

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