Category Quotations

Dalai Lama says:  “The world has also learned that economic growth, by itself, cannot close the gap between rich and poor”

Dalai Lama says:  “The various features and aspects of human life, such as longevity, good health, success, happiness, and so forth, which we consider desirable, are all dependent on kindness and a good heart.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual’s own reason and critical analysis.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.”

Dalai Lama says :  “The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one’s life.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The more we think of others, the happier we are. The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel.”

Dalai Lama says:  “The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel.”