Unless the direction of science is guided by a consciously ethical motivation, especially compassion, its effects may fail to bring benefit. They may indeed cause great harm. – HH The Dalai Lama
True Spirituality
True spirituality is a mental attitude you can practice at any time. – HH The Dalai Lama
Strive and Persevere
To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never Read more
Use the Present Well
Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well. – HH The Dalai Lama
Transform Ourselves
Through training, we can change; we can transform ourselves. – HH The Dalai Lama
Our Human Intelligence
Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn’t think that human inner values don’t apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells Read more
The Gap Between Rich and Poor
The world has also learned that economic growth, by itself, cannot close the gap between rich and poor. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Ultimate Source of Happiness
The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness – HH The Dalai Lama
The True Hero
The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. – HH The Dalai Lama
Religious Business
The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival. – HH The Dalai Lama
Religious Practice Motivation
The motivation of all religious practice is similar: love, sincerity, honesty. The way of life of practically all religious persons is consistent. The teachings of tolerance, love, and compassion are the same. – HH The Dalai Lama
Your Previous Self
The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Number-one Enemy of Compassion
The foundation of the Buddha’s teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence of ego, the number-one enemy of compassion. – HH The Dalai Lama
No Formality
The first step in establishing good communications with other people is to smile. I don’t like formality. There’s no formality when we are born, nor when we die. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Ultimate Root of All Afflictions
The fact that all objects are empty of inherent existence is obscured and one conceives things to exist inherently; the strong conception of “I” derives from this. Therefore, the conception that phenomena inherently exist is the afflicting ignorance that Read more
The Essence of Any Religion
The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion. – HH The Dalai Lama
A Dynamic Impression
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. – HH The Dalai Lama
Your Response
Someone else’s action should not determine your response. – HH The Dalai Lama
Stand in Solidarity
Since all seven billion of us live on this one planet, we should be united and stand in solidarity with each other. – HH The Dalai Lama
Achieve Immortality
Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. – HH The Dalai Lama
