Category Quotations

Dalai Lama says:  “In accepting that suffering is a part of your daily existence, you could begin by examining the factors that normally give rise of feelings of

Dalai Lama says:  “If you shift your focus from yourself to others, extend your concern to others, and cultivate the thought of caring for the well being of others, then this will have the immediate effect of opening up your…

Dalai Lama says:  “If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything,…

Dalai Lama says:  “If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.”

Dalai Lama says:  “If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding.”

Dalai Lama says:  “If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.”

Dalai Lama says:  “If we think only of ourselves, forget about other people, then our minds occupy very small area. Inside that small area, even tiny problem appears very big. But the moment you develop a sense of concern for…

Dalai Lama says:  “If we lose our human values by having everything mechanied, then machines will dictate our lives.”

Dalai Lama says:  “If we analyze or dissect a flower, looking for the flower among its parts, we shall not find it … And yet, we cannot deny the existence of flowers and of their sweet scent.”

Dalai Lama says:  “If there is no solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it.”