Dalai Lama XIV Quotes
I took note of the Buddha's teaching that in one sense a supposed enemy is more valuable than a friend, for an enemy teaches you things, such as forbearance, that a friend generally does not.
Water may be extremely dirty, yet its nature remains clear.
We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences.
if we lose our human values by having everything mechanied, then machines will dictate our lives.
The theory of emptiness…is the deep recognition that there is a fundamental disparity between the way we perceive the world, including our own existence in it, and the way things actually are.
War is massacre. It is 100 per cent negative.
In the end, the innate desire of all people for truth, justice, and human understanding must triumph over ignorance and despair.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.
The creatures that inhabit this earth--be they human beings or animals--are here to contribute, each in its own particular way, to the beauty and prosperity of the world.
People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.
This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.
Politics devoid of ethics does not further human welfare, and life without morality reduces humans to the level of beasts.
Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.
Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred.
My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not.
The more time you spend thinking about yourself, the more suffering you will experience.
All the joy the world contains has come through wishing happiness for others. All the misery the world contains has come through wanting pleasure for oneself. Is there need for lengthy explanation?
I found, as every teacher does, that there is nothing like teaching to help one learn.
CIf you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.
Each one of us is responsible for reducing the negative potential of every situation we have to face.
Ultimately humanity is one, and this small planet is our only home. If we're to protect this home of ours, each of us needs to experience a vivid sense of universal altruism and compassion.
You must not hate those who do harmful things. The compassionate thing is to do what you can to stop them--for they are harming themselves as well as those who suffer from their actions.
