I believe that we are fundamentally the same and have the same basic potential. 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 tolerancecompassionreligious 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 respectattitudelong 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 realinspirationalmean As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. Dalai Lama buddhistfreedomhappiness 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 greedignorancecommitment Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony. Dalai Lama harmonygenuinefoundation 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-lifekeysresponsibility We have a natural creative ability and it is very important to realize this. Dalai Lama realizingimportantcreative To defy the authority of empirical evidence is to disqualify oneself as someone worthy of critical engagement in a dialogue. Dalai Lama empirical-evidenceengagementauthority 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-otherspeacefulcompassion Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. Dalai Lama buddhistbuddhisminspirational A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you. Dalai Lama hurtspirituallife 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 sadnessmeditationpeace 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 powerfullonghands 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 examplereligiousworld In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. Dalai Lama positivityupliftingpositive 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 issuespoliticalreligious 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 emotionalpracticeattitude The purpose of our lives is to be happy. Dalai Lama happinessinspirationallife If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. Dalai Lama buddhismprovebelief
