Quotes from Dalai Lama

In the Buddha's life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And we see that the path takes time.

Women have the capacity to lead us to a more peaceful world with compassion, affection, and kindness.

I do not see any reason why animals should be slaughtered to serve as human diet when there are so many substitutes. After all, man can live without meat.

The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.

A lot of problems we are facing, essentially, man made problem. Own creation. Not due to lack of intelligence.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

The world will be changed by western women.

The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman.

Disagreement is something normal.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

The more we take the welfare of others to heart and work for their benefit, the more benefit we derive for ourselves. This is a fact that we can see.

If we want to save the world, we must have a plan. But no plan will work unless we meditate.

The message of love and compassion will travel far and wide if all who follow a spiritual path work together in harmony and mutual respect.

Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.

If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it's worth making the attempt. That's why courage is important.

If you're looking for work and have a choice of a job, choose a job that allows the opportunity for some creativity, and for spending time with your family. Even if it means less pay.

A human being isn't meant to be some kind of machine designed only for production. No. Human life isn't just for work.

Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.

We can benefit others through our actions by being warm and generous toward them, by being charitable, and by helping those in need.

When reason ends, then anger begins. Therefore, anger is a sign of weakness.

Anger may bring extra energy, but it eclipses the best part of our brain: its rationality. The energy of anger is almost always unreliable.

Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger.