Dalai Lama

When we wake up we can remind ourselves - "I need to be happy, I need to have warm feelings towards others."


We all want to be happy and avoid suffering, and we all have a right to be happy. That’s why I say we are all the same.


To create a happier humanity we have to pay more attention to our inner values, whether we are religious or not.


A truthful, compassionate attitude is a sign of strength. It’s lying and anger that betray weakness.

Since climate change and the global economy now affect us all, we have to develop a sense of the oneness of humanity.

We all have the potential to develop unbiased love and concern for other human beings.

To reduce destructive emotions we need to strengthen constructive emotions. For example, to counter anger we cultivate love and compassion.


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It’s important is to show children affection to give them a sense of security and the ability to be affectionate for the rest of their lives

Ask yourselves now and then, "How can I contribute to human beings being happier and more at peace?"


As human beings we are all responsible for each other; we all have the potential to be kind and affectionate.


When our mind is calm, we’re better able to find peace of mind and live a joyful life.


Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to base all our hopes for happiness on external development alone.


Common sense tells us we‘ll be happy even if we’re poor if we’re warm-hearted, whereas if we’re wealthy but self-centred we’ll be miserable


Kindness and compassion give rise to self-confidence, which in turn empowers us to be honest, truthful and transparent.

Giving in to anger, fear and suspicion disturbs our minds and our physical well-being, whereas trust and friendship are the basis of society


Because all religious traditions teach love, tolerance and forgiveness, and share a common goal, we can appreciate and respect them all.


Deep down we must have a real affection for each other, a clear recognition of our shared status as human beings.


Doing to harm to others may bring some temporary satisfaction, but being helpful to them is the only real source of lasting joy.


HHDL appreciates Desmond Tutu as the image of joy during their conversation in Dharamsala, India on April 20 https://youtu.be/EJUdNHhJM1U


Our potential for positive and negative emotions is the same, but intelligence is our special quality. Use it well; be successful and happy.


The future is in the hands of those who belong to the 21st century with the opportunity to build a better humanity by training the mind.


Friends are made on the basis of trust and trust only grows if you are kind to people.


It is important to teach young people at school that violence is a fruitless approach to solving problems.


It’s clear that the ultimate source of happiness is warm-heartedness.


Anger cannot coexist with inner peace, which is the principal characteristic of happiness.


When our mind is calm, we’re better able to find peace of mind and live a joyful life.


If we have respect and concern for other beings, we’ll be able to create an atmosphere of happiness, harmony and real brotherhood


One of our best human qualities is intelligence; it enables us to judge what is beneficial and what brings harm.


In our daily lives, mindfulness, a more holistic and compassionate attitude helps us keep our peace of mind; it’s good for our health too.


Compassion is not just the business of the religious; it is important to know it’s everyone’s business, it is a question of human survival.


We need to strike a balance between material and spiritual progress, a balance achieved on the basis of love and compassion.


Only tolerance and patience can protect us from the destructive effects of anger and hatred.

Everyone can practice non-violence, it only calls for determination. If you succeed, it will open the way to a far more peaceful world.