If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.
Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
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.
Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.
Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.
Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.
Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.
If we lose our hope, that's our real disaster!
I am confident I will set foot again in Tibet in my lifetime.
Had Tibet not fallen away from dharma China could not have invaded.
I'm now nearly 79. At 16 I took responsibility for Tibet and lost my freedom. At 24 I lost my country and became a refugee. I've met difficulties, but as the saying goes: 'Wherever you're happy, you can call home, and whoever is kind to you is like your parents.' I've been happy and at home in the world at large. Living a meaningful life isn't just a matter of money; it's about dedicating your life to helping others.
Today, due to the massive Chinese population transfer, the nation of Tibet truly faces the threat of extinction, along with its unique cultural heritage of Buddhist spirituality.
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