When you talk, you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new. 14th Dalai Lama View this quote
Dangerous consequences will follow when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we believe in God or karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion. 14th Dalai Lama
14th Dalai Lama
Delusions are states of mind which, when they arise within our mental continuum, leave us disturbed, confused and unhappy. Therefore, those states of mind which delude or afflict us are called ‘delusions.’ 14th Dalai Lama
Despite all differences of class or ideology, mentally, emotionally, we all have the same basic nature. 14th Dalai Lama
Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. 14th Dalai Lama
Developing a kind heart, a feeling of closeness for all beings, does not require following a conventional religious practice. It is not only for those who believe in religion. It is for everyone, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. 14th Dalai Lama
Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of us, brings self-confidence, reduces our sense of suspicion and mistrust, and enables us to develop a calm mind. 14th Dalai Lama
Do not think only of your own joy, but vow to save all beings from suffering. This is sharing in its highest form and purity beyond all poisons of this world. 14th Dalai Lama
Do not try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are. 14th Dalai Lama
Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. 14th Dalai Lama
Each individual has a universal responsibility to shape institutions to serve human needs. 14th Dalai Lama
Spiritual leader of Tibet
July 6th, 1935
