Category Quotations

Dalai Lama says:  “I call the high and light aspects of my being SPIRIT and the dark and heavy aspects SOUL. Soul is at home in the deep shaded valleys. Heavy

Dalai Lama says:  “I believe the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in that religion or this religion, we are all seeking something better in life. So,…

Dalai Lama says:  “I believe the twenty-first century can become the most important century of human history. I think a new reality is emerging. Whether this view is realistic or not, there is no harm in making an effort.”

Dalai Lama says:  “I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology. All that…

Dalai Lama says:  “I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn…

Dalai Lama says:  “I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes causes confusion. You must value your tradition and honor your own religion.”

Dalai Lama says:  “Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.”

Dalai Lama says:  “Historically, the East was more concerned with understanding the mind and the West was more involved in understanding matter.”

Dalai Lama says:  “Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. Instead of getting angry nurture a deep caring and respect for troublemakers because by creating such trying circumstances…

Dalai Lama says:  “Happiness comes through taming the mind; without taming the mind there is no way to be happy”