“We are all human beings possessing a seed of compassion. We have to use our intelligence to cultivate the inner values associated with it.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Tag: values
Different religious traditions
“Different religious traditions can live together on the basis of mutual admiration, mutual respect, and learning from each other.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Meaningful Dialogue
“Meaningful dialogue requires us to respect others’ rights and interests—compromise is the only way to resolve disputes.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
International Day of Peace
“On this International Day of Peace, we must remember that peace cannot come from prayer alone. It requires action.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Oneness
“If there can be a greater sense of oneness in the world, then violence and killing will end.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Meaningful life
“We know that everyone who is born has to die, but the important thing is that while we are alive we should make our lives meaningful.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Compassion
“The ultimate source of happiness for self and others is compassion, concern for others and being of service to them.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Be honest
“Be honest, truthful and warm-hearted. Make compassion the basis of your determination.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Altruistic Motivation
“It’s not what work we choose to do, the crucial point is doing it with a positive and altruistic motivation.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Caring for others
“Caring for others is the best way to fulfil our own interests. We are social animals; we need to be warm-hearted and to take care of others.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama