Top 25 Quotes by Dalai Lama of 1488 - Page 35

As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.

As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.

Peaceful, Atmosphere, Mind

We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.

Inspirational, Humanity, Suffering

Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.

Dalai Lama

Happiness, Buddhist, Attitude

Forgiveness is the most effective way of dealing with arguments; altruism and forgiveness bring humanity together so that no conflict, however serious, will go beyond the bounds of what is truly human.

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Happiness, Humanity, Together

One of the expressions of Western over-reliance on technology can be seen in the lack of patience in industrial society. When you deal with technology, everything happens at the touch of a button. This conditions you to become so impatient that when you have an emotional or personal crisis, you don't allow time for the solution to take effect. This leads to all sorts of rash responses, like quarrels, fights and so on.

Dalai Lama

Time, Fighting, Technology

As free human beings we can use our unique intelligence to try to understand ourselves and our world. But if we are prevented from using our creative potential, we are deprived of one of the basic characteristics of a human being.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Unique, Our World

On the philosophical level, both Buddhism and modern science share a deep suspicion of any notion of absolutes, whether conceptualize as a transcendent being, as an eternal, unchanging principle such as soul, or as a fundamental substratum of reality. ... In the Buddhist investigation of reality, at least in principle, empirical evidence should triumph over scriptural authority, no matter how deeply venerated a scripture may be.

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Inspirational, Buddhist, Philosophical

Dalai Lama XIV, Rajiv Mehrotra (2010). “In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy”, p.151, ReadHowYouWant.com

Treat each person as you would an old friend.

Dalai Lama

Old Friends, Massage, Treats

Even modern medical researchers have come to the conclusion that peace of mind is vital for good health.

Dalai Lama

Mind, Medical, Modern

I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.

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Mind, Suffering, Habit

It is important to direct our intelligence with good intentions. Without intelligence, we cannot accomplish very much. Without good intentions, the way we exercise of our intelligence may have destructive results.

Dalai Lama

Exercise, Important, May

Appreciate how rare and full of potential your situation is in this world, then take joy in it, and use it to your best advantage.

Dalai Lama

Appreciate, Joy, Use

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2009). “Becoming Enlightened”, p.57, Simon and Schuster

Do something that scares you every day. You have nothing to lose but fear itself.

Dalai Lama

Scare, Nothing To Lose, Loses

If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being, temporary. To be human is basic.

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Buddhist, Monk, Humans

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2006). “How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships”, p.1, Simon and Schuster

If there are sound reasons or bases for the points you demand, then there is no need for violence. On the other hand, when there is no sound reason that concessions should be made to you but mainly your own desire, then reason cannot work and you have to rely on force. Thus using force is not a sign of strength but rather a sign of weakness.

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Hands, Desire, Violence

"The Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness". Book edited by Sidney Piburn. "The Nobel Evening Address" p. 115, 1990.

We need a sense of the oneness of the 7 billion human beings alive today. When I meet people, I don't think about being different from them, about being Tibetan, Buddhist or even the Dalai Lama. I only think about being a human being. We all share the potential for positive and negative emotions, yet one of our special qualities is our human mind, our intelligence. If we use it well we'll be successful and happy.

Dalai Lama

Buddhist, Successful, Thinking

The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.

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Happiness, Thinking, Just Be Happy

I believe deeply that we must find, all of us together, a new spirituality.

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Believe, Together, Spirituality

Freedom is the real source of human happiness and creativity. Irrespective of whether you are a believer or nonbeliever, whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jew, the important thing is to be a good human being.

Dalai Lama

Christian, Buddhist, Real

We have to have some form of politics. Politics is a form of resolving conflicts. Politics which comes from sincere motivation is constructive.

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Motivation, Conflict, Sincere

Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper.

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Strong, Losing, Temper

Under no circumstances should you lose hope.

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Should, Circumstances, Loses

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (2003). “How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life”, p.39, Simon and Schuster

True compassion is universal in scope. It is accompanied by a feeling of responsibility.

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Responsibility, Compassion, Feelings

I love smiles. That is a fact. How to develop smiles? There are a variety of smiles. Some smiles are sarcastic. Some smiles are artificial-diplomatic smiles. These smiles do not produce satisfaction, but rather fear or suspicion. But a genuine smile gives us hope, freshness. If we want a genuine smile, then first we must produce the basis for a smile to come.

Dalai Lama

Sarcastic, Giving, Want

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1998). “Path To Tranquility”, p.1, Penguin Books India