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Buddha was speaking about rea...

Buddha was speaking about reality. Reality may be one, in its deepest essence, but Buddha also stated that all propositions about reality are only contingent.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

But when it comes to democrat...

But when it comes to democratic political parties, I prefer that monks and nuns not join them - in order to ensure proper democratic practice.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

Although under particular cir...

Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

The antidote to hatred in the...

The antidote to hatred in the heart, the source of violence, is tolerance.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

Without religion, also there ...

Without religion, also there is a way, it could be this way, through education, through scientific findings, then you get conviction. Not necessarily really love other, but for their own interest they are showing love, compassion to other like that.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

My responsibility is to save ...

My responsibility is to save Tibet, to protect its ancient cultural heritage.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

If you the owner of the dog, ...

If you the owner of the dog, really showing not just food but real affection, then dog very much appreciate. Isn't it?

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

When I talk to a few thousand...

When I talk to a few thousand people, I just feel I am talking to an old friend. Like that. I never felt some kind of distance, so therefore, I feel one source of happiness. In that kind of atmosphere, my experience seems some benefit to some people.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

I'm nothing special, just an ...

I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

I can do what my energy, my t...

I can do what my energy, my time, to my other sort of commitment. And then also emotional, religious harmony. So in these two field, now that more or less I think the spirituality or human values in these fields, I may consider my only professional field. The political, national struggle, these are not my profession.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

For Tibetans, the real streng...

For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise. China is much bigger, richer, more powerful militarily, and has much better skill in diplomacy. They outdo us in every field. But they have no justice. We have placed our whole faith in truth and in justice. We have nothing else, in principle and in practice.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

I feel like my life is someth...

I feel like my life is something purposeful. Many people have told me that after they listen to my talk, some point which I made, they got certain ideas and their whole life is changed. They are happier.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

Some people say that the West...

Some people say that the West has a cruel history. These people also may see the achievements of Western countries - in terms of the economy, education, health, and social achievements - as a result of exploitation of poorer countries, including Arab countries. Western nations get rich by using resources such as Arab oil. Meanwhile, the countries supplying them raw materials remain poor. Due to such injustices, jealousies are created.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

Here, the certain temple rule...

Here, the certain temple rule, this seems to me to have a certain responsibility to look after the well-being of society and look after Buddhism and culture. I consider these part of the practice of spirituality. There is no competition between spiritual practice and party politics. That is outdated. We already, since 2001, have elected political position. My position is semi-retired. I am looking forward to complete retirement.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

I must have dialogue with the...

I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

Because my main concern is th...

Because my main concern is the Tibetan Buddhist culture, not just political independence, I cannot seek self-rule for central Tibet and exclude the 4 million Tibetans in our two eastern provinces of Amdo and Kham.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

People should not rush to cha...

People should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion. Even secular humanism has great spiritual resources; it is almost like a religion to me.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

One Mongolian leader became a...

One Mongolian leader became a very, very brutal dictator and eventually became a murderer. Previously, he was a monk, and then he became a revolutionary. Under the influence of his new ideology, he actually killed his own teacher. Pol Pot's family background was Buddhist. Whether he himself was a Buddhist at a young age, I don't know. Even Chairman Mao's family background was Buddhist. So one day, if the Dalai Lama becomes a mass murderer, he will become the most deadly of mass murderers.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

The person who received maxim...

The person who received maximum affection from mother, that person also sort of cultivated the potential showing affection to others.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

Perhaps our teachings seem le...

Perhaps our teachings seem less religious and more technical, like psychology, so they are easier for secular people to use.

Dalai Lama 1416 quotes

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