I have done one thing that I think is a contribution: I helped Buddhist science and modern science combine. No other Buddhist has done that. Other lamas, I don't think they ever pay attention to modern science. Since my childhood, I have a keen interest. Dalai Lama attentionbuddhistchildhood share on social
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. Dalai Lama braincomplicateheart Change image and share on social
Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences. Dalai Lama awarenessbuddhismcall Change image and share on social
The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk. Dalai Lama humanproblemresolve Change image and share on social
It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them. Dalai Lama dailydesistfind Change image and share on social
Open-minded people tend to be interested in Buddhism because Buddha urged people to investigate things - he didn't just command them to believe. Dalai Lama buddhabuddhismcommand Change image and share on social
I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console. Dalai Lama angerbeatconsole share on social
My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and religious harmony. Dalai Lama affectioncommitmentcompassion Change image and share on social
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. Dalai Lama appreciationgoodnesslie Change image and share on social
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. Dalai Lama createdynamicimpression Change image and share on social
