14th Dalai Lama

Positive and negative actions are determined by one’s own motivation. If the motivation is good, all actions become positive; if the motivation is wrong, all actions become negative.

14th Dalai Lama

Properly understanding emptiness means realizing how we must rely on cause and effect.

14th Dalai Lama

Real affection comes from the face. Those political leaders, when they meet, they are always hugging, but not very genuine. Deep, sincerity comes from face and eye.

14th Dalai Lama

Real power has to do with one’s ability to influence the hearts and minds of others.

14th Dalai Lama

Reason well from the beginning and then there will never be any need to look back with confusion and doubt.

14th Dalai Lama

Religion is like going out to dinner with friends. Everyone may order something different, but everyone can still sit at the same table.

14th Dalai Lama

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

14th Dalai Lama

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

14th Dalai Lama

See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.

14th Dalai Lama

Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.

14th Dalai Lama