Compassion creates a positive, friendly atmosphere. – HH The Dalai Lama
Cultivating Positive Mental States
I think that cultivating positive mental states like kindness and compassion definitely leads to better psychological health and happiness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Serve Others
I believe a proper use of our time is to serve others if we can or at least refrain from harming them. That is the basis of my philosophy. – HH The Dalai Lama
Seed of Perfection
Within all beings there is a seed of perfection; but compassion is required to activate that seed inherent in our hearts and minds. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Basic, Underlying Nature of Human Beings
Not only do we inherently possess the potential for compassion but I believe that the basic, underlying nature of human beings is gentleness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Indispensable Factors
I don’t think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they’re indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives. – HH The Dalai Lama
Calmness and Compassion
Remember that calmness and compassion are an important part of living a fruitful, positive human life. – HH The Dalai Lama
Importance of Empathy
Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others’ suffering. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Major Religious Traditions
All the major religious traditions carry the message of love, compassion and forgiveness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Inner Strength and Self Confidence
A sense of concern for others’ well-being brings inner strength and self confidence. – HH The Dalai Lama
Keeping Inner Peace
By developing a sense of concern for others’ well-being, then no matter what others’ attitudes are, you can keep inner peace. – HH The Dalai Lama
Develop a Good Heart
The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart. – Dalai Lama
Peace and Harmony
In human relations, compassion contributes to promoting peace and harmony. – HH The Dalai Lama
A State of Calmness and Serenity
True compassion brings with it the dispelling of internal tensions, a state of calmness and serenity. – HH The Dalai Lama
Happy and Satisfied
If we have a good heart, a warm heart, warm feelings, we will be happy and satisfied ourselves. – HH The Dalai Lama
True Compassion
True compassion is impartial and bears with it a feeling of responsibility for the welfare and happiness of others. – HH The Dalai Lama
A Warm Relaxed Atmosphere
A compassionate person creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere of welcome and understanding around him. – HH The Dalai Lama
Workplace Compassion
Compassion belongs to every sphere of activity, including, of course, the workplace. – HH The Dalai Lama
Authentic Attitude of Compassion
An authentic attitude of compassion doesn’t change, even when faced with another person’s negative behavior. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Key to a Better, Happier World
I believe that at all levels of society – family, national, and international – the key to a better, happier world is greater compassion. – HH The Dalai Lama
