Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama compassionhumanitylove Change image and share on social
I felt we must separate political responsibility. The Dalai Lama should not carry that burden. So that is my selfish reason - to protect the old Dalai Lama tradition. It is safer without political involvement. Dalai Lama burdencarrydalai 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
Home is where you feel at home and are treated well. Dalai Lama feelhometreat Change image and share on social
Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation. Dalai Lama comfortcompanionencounter Change image and share on social
Many Tibetans sacrifice their lives. Dalai Lama livesacrificetibetan Change image and share on social
Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties. Dalai Lama changeconfusionconversion Change image and share on social
Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health. Dalai Lama bringcalmconfidence Change image and share on social
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history. Dalai Lama centurychangechina share on social
I want to be just a pure spiritual leader. Dalai Lama leaderpurespiritual Change image and share on social
