Quotes from Dalai Lama XIV

From the scientific view, the theory of karma may be a metaphysical assumption -- but it is no more so than the assumption that all of life is material and originated out of pure chance

Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.

The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves.

Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.

Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

I found, as every teacher does, that there is nothing like teaching to help one learn.

As a Buddhist, I see no distinction between religious practice and daily life. Religious practice is a twenty-four hour occupation.

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.

The more you are motivated by Love, The more Fearless & Free your action will be.

We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha's own words must be rejected.

CIf you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

if we lose our human values by having everything mechanied, then machines will dictate our lives.

All the joy the world contains has come through wishing happiness for others. All the misery the world contains has come through wanting pleasure for oneself. Is there need for lengthy explanation?

Spend some time alone every day.