675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

But while I can understand how science has undermined faith in some aspects of traditional religion, I see no reason why advances in science should have the same effect on the notion of inner or spiritual values. Indeed, the need for inner values is more pressing in this age of science than ever before.

Our dependence on others is most apparent in childhood, but it does not end there. Whenever we face difficulties in life, we turn to others for support. [...] Throughout our lives, even our physical health benefits from simple human affection and warmth. Recovery itself is not just a matter of receiving the right medical treatment or putting the right chemicals into our bloodstream, but is also dependent to a significant degree on the human care we receive.

[W]hen we see ourselves only in terms of this or that group, we tend to forget about our wider identity as human beings.

There is a Tibetan saying that just as a pure stream of water must have its source in pure mountain snow, an authentic teaching of the Dharma must have its origin in the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. That is why there is such emphasis placed on the lineage of the teachings.

I took note of the Buddha's teaching that in one sense a supposed enemy is more valuable than a friend, for an enemy teaches you things, such as forbearance, that a friend generally does not.

It became clear that this man, although supposedly my enemy, was in fact just another human being, an ordinary person like myself.

One of the key inspirational prayers that Buddhists make on a daily basis is: 'May anyone who comes into contact with me, whether they hear about me or they see me or they think about me, experience a benefit and happiness.

Five styles of wrong livelihood 1. hypocrisy 2. flattery 3. soliciting 4. expropriating 5. calculated generosity

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. And be kinder than is necessary.