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
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
My religion is kindness. A good mind, a good heart, warm feelings -- these are the most important things. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
Through blessings, my whole day's thought becomes something useful, also something positive. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
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
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
If you are showing love to your fellow human being, you are showing love to your God. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
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
Genuine peace between nations will come from mutual respect, not from weapons or force. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
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
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
All of us may have experiences, which we later forget, but which leave their imprints on us. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
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
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
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
We need to share with each other people because that kind of friendship is something very special. - H.H. the Dalai Lama
