Quotes from Dalai Lama

What is my religion? Simple. Kindness.

Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.

Some scientists believe climate change is the cause of unprecedented melting of the North Pole, and that effects these very uncertain weather patterns. I think we should listen to those scientists and experts.

I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.

The two most important things to remember in business are: to be aware of the consequential impact on ecology, and a caring relationship between employer and employee.

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.

Religion is like going out to dinner with friends. Everyone may order something different, but everyone can still sit at the same table.

I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a warm heart.

I have come to the conclusion that whether or not a person is a religious believer does not matter. Far more important is that they be a good human being.

My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not

My religion is kindness.

I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion.

We need an approach to ethics which makes no recourse to religion and can be equally acceptable to those with faith and those without.

The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion.

Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever

The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. The clear proof of a person's love of God is if that person genuinely shows love to fellow human beings.

In pluralistic, democratic societies, there is the freedom to adopt the religion of your choice. This is good. This lets curious people like you run around on the loose!

Religion does not mean just precepts, a temple, monastery, or other external signs, for these as well as hearing and thinking are subsidiary factors in taming the mind.

Even without a religion, we can become a good human being.

My religion is kindness. A good mind, a good heart, warm feelings these are the most important things.

The affection is mainly biological factor. Then further sort of strengthening, that religion helps.

As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering.

Follow the three R's: - Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions.

Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony.