Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned. Dalai Lama More Quotes by Dalai Lama More Quotes From Dalai Lama We are beset by problems and if we look for their source, we find they arise because of our selfishness, because we tend to pursue our own interests at the expense of others. Our various religious traditions exist to help us reduce these problems. They all teach ways to overcome suffering through cultivating love and compassion, tolerance, patience and contentment. Dalai Lama tolerance compassion religious Anger and hatred cannot bring harmony. The noble task of arms control and disarmament cannot be accomplished by confrontation and condemnation. Hostile attitudes only serve to heat up the situation, whereas a true sense of respect gradually cools down what otherwise could become explosive. We must recognize the frequent contradictions between short-term benefit and long-term harm. Dalai Lama respect attitude long Non-violence means dialogue, using our language, the human language. Dialogue means compromise; respecting each other’s rights; in the spirit of reconciliation there is a real solution to conflict and disagreement. There is no hundred percent winner, no hundred percent loser—not that way but half-and-half. That is the practical way, the only way. Dalai Lama real inspirational mean As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. Dalai Lama buddhist freedom happiness Peace and the survival of life on earth as we know it are threatened by human activities which lack a commitment to humanitarian values. Destruction of nature and nature's resources result from ignorance, greed and lack of respect for the earth's living things. Dalai Lama greed ignorance commitment Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony. Dalai Lama harmony genuine foundation If you contribute to other peoples happiness, you will find the true meaning of life. The key point is to have a genuine sense of universal responsibility Dalai Lama meaning-of-life keys responsibility We have a natural creative ability and it is very important to realize this. Dalai Lama realizing important creative To defy the authority of empirical evidence is to disqualify oneself as someone worthy of critical engagement in a dialogue. Dalai Lama empirical-evidence engagement authority We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier, his or her family is happier; if families are happy, neighborhoods and nations will be happy. By transforming ourselves we can change our human way of life and make this a century of compassion. Dalai Lama concern-for-others peaceful compassion Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. Dalai Lama buddhist buddhism inspirational A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you. Dalai Lama hurt spiritual life If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another. If you wish to know that you are safe, cause another to know that they are safe. If you wish to better understand seemingly incomprehensible things, help another to better understand. If you wish to heal your own sadness or anger, seek to heal the sadness or anger of another. Dalai Lama sadness meditation peace Although violence and the use of force may appear powerful and decisive, their benefits are short-lived. Violence can never bring a lasting and long term resolution to any problem, because it is unpredictable and for every problem it seems to solve, others are created. On the other hand, truth remains constant and will ultimately prevail. Dalai Lama powerful long hands If a harmonious relationship is established amongst societies and religious beliefs in today's multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural world, then it will surely set a very good example for others. Dalai Lama example religious world In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. Dalai Lama positivity uplifting positive Any issue, including political, economic and religious activities human beings pursue in this world, should be fully understood before we pass our judgement. Therefore, it is very important to know the causes. Whatever the issue, we should be able to see the complete picture. This will enable us to comprehend the whole story. Dalai Lama issues political religious Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional hygiene to preserve a healthy mind and attitudes. Dalai Lama emotional practice attitude The purpose of our lives is to be happy. Dalai Lama happiness inspirational life If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. Dalai Lama buddhism prove belief
