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
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
Material success and prosperity do not bring happiness, and wealth people may find themselves dissatisfied and without true friends. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
Compassion is not helpless pity, but an awareness and determination that demands action. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
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
A narrow-minded, self-centered attitude is the basis for negative emotions like fear, anxiety, and frustration. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
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
As long as there is no freedom in many parts of the world, there can be no real peace. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
The concept of violence is out of date. The destruction of your neighbor is actually the destruction of yourself. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
Our survival depends on community, like bees or ants. - H.H. the Dalai Lama HTML: HTML: HTML: HTML: HTML: HTML: HTML: HTML: (note: not sure what this means in the sense of Buddhism, but it is a direct quote from the Dalai Lama -- Darrell)
International relations seem to lack compassionate virtues. It is all geopolitical considerations and no moral principles. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
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
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
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
