Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. – Dalai Lama
The Human Capacity to Care for Others
The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Key to Human Happiness
The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness. – 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
A Sense of Universal Responsibility
Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. – 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
The Very Foundation of our Existence
Because our own human existence is so dependent on the help of others our need for love lies at the very foundation of our existence. – 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
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
A Calm Mind
A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically. – HH The Dalai Lama
Peace and Harmony
In human relations, compassion contributes to promoting peace and harmony. – HH The Dalai Lama
Intelligence and Courage
As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do. – HH The Dalai Lama
