Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama /ˈdɑːlaɪ ˈlɑːmə/, /ˌdælaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ is a monk of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Je Tsongkhapa. The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso...
NationalityTibetan
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth6 July 1935
CityTaktser, Tibet
Dalai Lama quotes about
inspirational buddhism religion
If scientific analysis were conclusively to demonstrate certain claims in Buddhism to be false, then we must accept the findings of science and abandon those claims.
mind levels joyful
The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.
buddhism violence justify
I could justify violence only in this extreme case, to save the last living knowledge of Buddhism itself.
lama
The Dalai Lama is just a temporal leader of Tibet.
peace perfection mind
Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly materialistic, and mankind is reaching toward the very zenith of external progress, driven by an insatiable desire for power and vast possessions. Yet by this vain striving for perfection in a world where everything is relative,they wander even further away from inward peace and happiness of the mind.
peace community share
When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities.
helping-others compassion support
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.
hardship very-happy hardships-and-success
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
being-alone holiness alone-time
Spend some time alone every day.
meaning-of-life spirituality useful-life
What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful.
pursuit-of-happiness emotional hands
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.
peace negative emotion
Consider that not only do negative thoughts and emotions destroy our experience of peace, they also undermine our health.
peace believe mean
I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means may appear different, the ends are the same.
helping welfare related
Not only is your own happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be.