Words

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Compassion can heal not only inner anger, but the world's violence.

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Compassion also means loving enemies as well as friends, which isn't easy.


- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Each individual has an opportunity to make a difference.


- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Everyday activities can be destructive if motivations are not sincere and compassionate.

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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"I pray for all of us, oppressor and friend, that together we succeed in building a better world through human understanding and love."

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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If motivation is sincere, then there is no problem. But if it's politically motivated, that's something different.

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Many of the world's problems and conflicts arise because we have lost sight of the basic humanity that binds us all together as a human family.

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Human affection binds us more surely than any doctrine.

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

If someone does not practice religious virtues when times are good, they will be unable to do so when adversity comes and faith is more urgently needed.

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

There are two aspects to the human heart: one that is caring and the other that is a troublemaker, which is selfishness.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

So many of our problems are the result of overactive imaginations.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

I have always felt that the Buddhist culture can make a positive contribution to the rest of the world, because of its principle stress on compassion, and especially in the Mahayana tradition by its profession of nonviolence in various human activities.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

"I started learning English as early as forty-eight years of age. Broken English helps me communicate better and creates laughter when I make mistakes."

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

New ideas and visions will be useless in the [new] millennium if they do not lead to change.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Buddhism does not recognize a creator of the universe -- no single God -- but rather it subscribes to a boundless continuum that had no beginning and will have no end.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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If you sacrifice others for yourself, you will suffer the consequences.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

I always try to communicate with any foreigner I meet on the assumption that we are both simply human beings.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Chanting and prayer alone does not make a good practicing Buddhist. What is essential is that one must act with compassion, strive to understand life's complexities, and have faith in Buddha.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

People are wrong to focus narrowly on themselves.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

There is a tree within us all, the inner tree of spirituality, and we need to nourish that trunk of strength by giving it attention every day.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Even though a bird can fly, it must land on earth.

- Tibetan saying

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Working to ease the sufferng of sentient beings, to improve the situation on the planet, is the only way to happiness, contentment, and peace.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Material success and prosperity do not bring happiness, and wealth people may find themselves dissatisfied and without true friends.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Compassion is not helpless pity, but an awareness and determination that demands action.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The purpose of life is happiness whether you are a believer or nonbeliever.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Life's purpose of happiness can be gained only if people cultivate the basic human values of compassion, caring, and forgiveness.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

A narrow-minded, self-centered attitude is the basis for negative emotions like fear, anxiety, and frustration.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Do angels have colors? Are there angels for each nation?

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The Tibetan issue is not a new one ... still the Tibetan issue is not dying. Why? Not due to our weapons, not due to our violence, but due to our truth.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Meditation is the key to spiritual growth.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

As long as there is no freedom in many parts of the world, there can be no real peace.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The concept of violence is out of date. The destruction of your neighbor is actually the destruction of yourself.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

We don't have a guarantee that when we die we will find peace and happiness.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Our survival depends on community, like bees or ants.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama








(note: not sure what this means in the sense of Buddhism, but it is a direct quote from the Dalai Lama -- Darrell)

[darrellkitchen]

International relations seem to lack compassionate virtues. It is all geopolitical considerations and no moral principles.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Everyone spent a few months in their mother's womb, but nobody remembers that. So one does not necessarily remember everything about one's existence.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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It's important to realize that we all have the same potential of good and bad, therefore, it's important to use the good potential to be a happier human being.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Human rights should be universal.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

With care and compassion, a warm heart and determination, difficult things can change and healthy, happy people can talk through their differences, reaching a compromise that all can life with.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

In some respects I have been the most unlucky Dalai Lama because I have spent more time living as a refugee outside of my counter than I have spent in Tibet. On the other hand, it has been very rewarding for me to live in a democracy and to learn about the world in a way that we Tibetans had never known before.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Love and compassion are states of mind cultivated through efforts to relieve the sufferings of one's own fellow human beings.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

When you think about hope and humanity the mind opens.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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My religion is kindness. A good mind, a good heart, warm feelings -- these are the most important things.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Through blessings, my whole day's thought becomes something useful, also something positive.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Our beautiful blue planet has no national boundaries.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Actually, it's not easy to become a lama. It is very easy to get named, but it is very difficult to become, really, a lama.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

I like to let my thoughts come to me each morning before I get up. I meditate for a few hours and that is like recharging. After that, my daily conduct is usually driven by the motivation to help, to create a positive atmosphere for others.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

If you are showing love to your fellow human being, you are showing love to your God.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The biggest problem facing mankind is the threat of nuclear war. This is not just an empty slogan but a real question of life and death.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Your enlightenment rests on your own shoulders.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Genuine peace between nations will come from mutual respect, not from weapons or force.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The ultimate state of the mind is clear light, but its clarity can be covered up by negative emotional states such as anger, hatred, or anxiety.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

For a person who cherishes compassion and love, the practice of tolerance is essential, and for that, an enemy is indispensable. So we should be grateful to our enemies, for it is they who can best help us develop a tranquil mind.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

All of us may have experiences, which we later forget, but which leave their imprints on us.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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I still need a lot of spiritual improvement in myself.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Humanity in [the last] century has seen many wonders, such as technological developments, but it has also seen the greatest number of humanity killed through violence and war.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

In the Buddhist tradition, you would aspire to Buddhahood. In the Christian context you may not use the same language, but you can say you aspire to attain the full perfection of the divine nature, or union with God.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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I believe that our Tibetan ability to combine spiritual qualities with a realistic and practical attitude enables us to make a special contribution, in however modest a way.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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We need to share with each other people because that kind of friendship is something very special.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Tibetans have a saying: If bad news comes, you listen here (points to the right ear) and let it out here (points to the left ear).

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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To me there is no difference, whether president, beggar, or king.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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If we wish to secure peace for ourselves, we must start by championing it for others.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Irrespective of past history, I'm always looking forward.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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I am very jovial by nature.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Peace starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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As more and more people become educated as to their individual potential, the more they seek to express themselves through a democratic system.

- H.H the Dalai Lama

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A disciplined mind will help one control anger.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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My favorite aspect of American culture is the sense of ease with which you interact with people.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Faith leads you to a higher state of existence, whereas reason and analysis lead you to full liberation.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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For the sake of our future generations, we need to take care of our earth and of our environment.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Inner peace is the key. If you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquillity.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Sensitiveness to people's problems, truthfulness, honesty, and a sense of responsibility are vital both for governance and also as a source of satisfaction.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Achieving nirvana brings freedom from the endless cycle of suffering caused by wanting too much money, of seeking too much power, of trying to find happiness through sensual pleasures.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Political leaders needed to inculcate more spiritual values than those sages living on the mountaintops.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

We need to help each other when we have difficulties, and we must share the good fortune that we enjoy.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The most important thing is to promote compassion and positivism.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[Zion]

Sorry to interupt, but do you know of any Buddhist forums
ANd thank you for your sharings of insight, the world will always need it

[darrellkitchen]

Sorry to interupt, but do you know of any Buddhist forums
ANd thank you for your sharings of insight, the world will always need itGoogle (http://www.google.com) Search on the words Buddhists Forums (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-03,GGLD:en&q=buddhist+forums) ...

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Because we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet in whatever circumstances is a brother or sister.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Humans are not machines; we are something more. We have feeling and experience. Material comforts are not sufficient to satisfy us. We need something deeper -- human affection.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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To be a good human being, that is the most import thing. I myself am also trying to be a good person. Sometimes I fail, but I try. That is a source of one's own happiness.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Freedom is a human need; it may be even more than human. I have a cat. People feed this cat; they pet this cat; they give the cat everything he needs. But every time the window is open just a little, he runs away.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

In any human society where you want and need progress, it is essential to have freedom.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Those who wage war in the name of religion have failed to look beyond their religion to other faiths they oppose. If they did examine other faiths, they would recognize the same desire for transformation.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

We must not neglect our inner values. If we become slaves of money, we can't be a happy person. If we expect all our problems to be solved by external means, that is a mistake.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Human intelligence should be used properly, which alone could lead to subduing physical pain and lead to a meaninful life.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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If we each selfishly pursue only what we believe to be in our own interest, without caring about the needs of others, we not only end up harming others but also ourselves.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

There can be no peace as long as there is grinding poverty, social injustice, inequality, oppression, environmental degradation, and as long as the weak and small continue to be trodden by the mighty and powerful.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Tyranny is essentially against human nature. It can't work. It is against nature's law, so therefore no force can stop human nature winning.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Buddhist culture provides for a gentler attitude toward nature and toward other human beings.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

It is my belief that whereas the twentieth century has been a century of war and untold suffering, the twenty-first century should be one of peace and dialogue.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

I believe that economic advancement and respect for individual rights are closely linked. A society cannot fully maximize its economic advantage without granting its people individual civil and political rights.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

I'm trying to promote the value of compassion and not just based on attachment to those who are close to you but rather for all beings, irrespective of what that person does to you, or whether they are your enemy or not.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

I'm always against violence.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

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Tashi Delek

- Tibetan for "Good Wishes"

[darrellkitchen]

Although the world's major religions have different theologies and traditions, they share a common goal of compassion and peace.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The road to happiness is rigged with land mines. These are destructive emotions that cause pain and suffering and can be triggered at any time by people whose minds are not trained to apply the antidotes to overpower the negative with the positive.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

The world's religions can contribute to world peace, if there is peace and growing harmony between different faiths.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama

[darrellkitchen]

Among the many forces in which the human spirit has tried to express its innermost yearnings and perceptions, music is perhaps the most universal. It symbolizes humanity's search for harmony, with oneself and others, with nature, and with the spiritual and sacred within and around us.

- H.H. the Dalai Lama