All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. Dalai Lama basicallycarrycompassion Change image and share on social
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. Dalai Lama hurtlifeprime Change image and share on social
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy. Dalai Lama happyhardshipphysical Change image and share on social
Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. Dalai Lama absoluteappearanceinterdependent Change image and share on social
I think there's every reason this 21st century will be much happier. Dalai Lama 21stcenturyhappy Change image and share on social
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. Dalai Lama braincomplicateheart Change image and share on social
When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way. Dalai Lama buddhachallengedestructive share on social
Out of 6 billion humans, the troublemakers are just a handful. Dalai Lama billionhandfulhuman Change image and share on social
If I had remained in Lhasa, even without the Chinese occupation, I would probably have carried the ceremonial role in some orthodox way. Dalai Lama carryceremonialchinese Change image and share on social
