Wealth should serve humanity, not vice versa. – HH The Dalai Lama
One Human Being to Another
When I speak about love and compassion, I don’t do so as a Buddhist, or a Tibetan, or as the Dalai Lama, but as one human being to another. – HH The Dalai Lama
Affection and Kindness
I think human nature is basically good: though we have jealousy and hatred, our dominant characteristics seem to be affection and kindness. – HH The Dalai Lama
An Artificial Barrier
As human beings, we are all the same, there is no need to build some kind of artificial barrier between us. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Most Wonderful and Precious Thing
Compassion is the most wonderful and precious thing. When we talk about compassion, it is encouraging to note that basic human nature is, I believe, compassionate and gentle. – HH The Dalai Lama
Without Human Affection
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection. – HH The Dalai Lama
Help Humanity in a Practical Way
If we want to help humanity in a practical way, we must begin by setting an example of mutual respect, harmony and cooperation. – HH The Dalai Lama
Awareness of Impermanence
Awareness of impermanence and appreciation of our human potential will give us a sense of urgency that we must use every precious moment. – 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
Constant Familiarity and Training
No matter what activity or practice we are pursuing, there isn’t anything that isn’t made easier through constant familiarity and training. – HH The Dalai Lama
