There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. And, of course, there are Christian monks and nuns who already use Buddhist methods in order to develop their devotion, compassion, and ability to forgive. Dalai Lama More Quotes by Dalai Lama More Quotes From Dalai Lama Whenever I visit a market and see the chickens crowded together in tiny cages that give them no room to move around and spread their wings and the fish slowly drowning in the air, my heart goes out to them. People have to learn to think about animals in a different way, as sentient beings who love life and fear death. I urge everyone who can to adopt a compassionate vegetarian diet. Dalai Lama love-life heart moving When you hate someone intensely, 80% of what you think is delusion. Dalai Lama politics hate thinking Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day. Dalai Lama good-morning meaningful friendship All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. Dalai Lama karma religious love When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others. Dalai Lama gratitude thankful thank-you The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk. Dalai Lama down-and way world Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion. Dalai Lama buddhist kindness inspirational If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it. Dalai Lama karma religious faith Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open. Dalai Lama angle situation looks The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. Dalai Lama thank-you positive inspirational Out of 6 billion humans, the troublemakers are just a handful. Dalai Lama trouble-maker troublemaker billions Home is where you feel at home and are treated well. Dalai Lama wells home feels The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis. Dalai Lama buddhist buddhism positive Mental happiness is more important than physical comfort. Physical comfort comes from the material. But material facilities cannot provide you with peace of mind. Dalai Lama silence important mind We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn't bring peace of mind. Dalai Lama honesty mind needs I believe that we are fundamentally the same and have the same basic potential. Dalai Lama i-believe honesty believe It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is to take action. Dalai Lama honesty prayer thinking If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself. Dalai Lama gains focus humanity For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist; it's absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart - then no problem. Dalai Lama atheist religious heart I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology. All that is necessary is for each of us to develop our good human qualities. Dalai Lama compassion religious believe