675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings.

Always engage yourself positively with situations.

Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path.

The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others.

Your friend, your enemy, your neutral all are equal. Genuine compassion is unbiased.

Although it is difficult to pinpoint the physical base or location of awareness, it is perhaps the most precious thing concealed within our brains. And it is something that the individual alone can feel and experience. Each of us cherishes it highly, yet it is private.

From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside.

In Buddhism, ignorance as the root cause of suffering refers to a fundamental misperception of the true nature of the self and all phenomena.

Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.