All suffering is caused by ignorance.
DALAI LAMAWhere ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
More Dalai Lama Quotes
-
-
I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion.
DALAI LAMA -
A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.
DALAI LAMA -
Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.
DALAI LAMA -
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
DALAI LAMA -
It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
DALAI LAMA -
We create most of our suffering, so it should be logical that we also have the ability to create more joy.
DALAI LAMA -
A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.
DALAI LAMA -
Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes.
DALAI LAMA -
Silence is sometimes the best answer.
DALAI LAMA -
It simply depends on the attitudes, the perspectives, and the reactions we bring to situations and to our relationships with other people.
DALAI LAMA -
When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
DALAI LAMA -
People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.
DALAI LAMA -
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
DALAI LAMA -
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
DALAI LAMA -
A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.
DALAI LAMA -
Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.
DALAI LAMA -
Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.
DALAI LAMA -
People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction.
DALAI LAMA -
Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.
DALAI LAMA -
When it comes to personal happiness there is a lot that we as individuals can do.
DALAI LAMA -
We human beings are social beings.
DALAI LAMA -
Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or nonbelieving, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same.
DALAI LAMA -
When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied.
DALAI LAMA -
Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.
DALAI LAMA -
Hard times build determination and inner strength.
DALAI LAMA -
An eye for an eye. We are all blind.
DALAI LAMA