Category Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama says:  “The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The enemy is the necessary condition for practicing patience.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered “Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious…

Dalai Lama says:  “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.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The compassion we feel normally is biased and mixed with attachment. Genuine compassion flows towards all living beings, particularly your enemies. If I try to develop compassion towards my enemy, it may not benefit him directly, he…

Dalai Lama says:  “Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes. And it makes me wonder if we’ve utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this…

Dalai Lama says:  “Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent”

Dalai Lama says:  “Someone else’s action should not determine your response.”

Dalai Lama says:  “So long as people give priority to material values, then injustice, inequity, intolerance, and greed – all the outward manifestations of neglect of our inner values – will persist”

Dalai Lama says:  “So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We…