Quote

I think, that in the twenty-second century, there will be more female reincarnations at female institutions. Then there'll be competition between male lama institutions and female lama institutions. It'll be a positive sort of competition.

Dalai Lama

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Dalai Lama
Institutions
Female
Lama
Positive
Reincarnation
Second
Male
Century
Males
Sort
Twenty
Think
Twenties
Thinking
Competition

More quotes by Dalai Lama

Image
The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.
Dalai Lama
Image
In today's highly interdependent world, individuals and nations can no longer resolve many of their problems by themselves. We need one another. It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members, and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.
Dalai Lama
Image
If an individual has a calm state of mind, that person's attitudes and views will be calm and tranquil even in the presence of great agitation.
Dalai Lama
Image
One interesting thing about greed is that although the underlying motive is to seek satisfaction, the irony is that even after obtaining the object of your desire you are still not satisfied. The true antidote of greed is contentment.
Dalai Lama
Image
I really do not want to carry some kind of party function.
Dalai Lama
Image
Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
Dalai Lama
Image
Delusions are states of mind which, when they arise within our mental continuum, leave us disturbed, confused and unhappy. Therefore, those states of mind which delude or afflict us are called 'delusions.'
Dalai Lama
Image
Many people think that patience is a sign of weakness. I think this is a mistake. It is anger that is a sign of weakness, whereas patience is a sign of strength
Dalai Lama
Image
The best way of fulfilling your own interest is to take care of others.
Dalai Lama
Image
We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the planet.
Dalai Lama
Image
Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible positions in the government of Tibet.
Dalai Lama
Image
If you shift your focus from yourself to others, extend your concern to others, and cultivate the thought of caring for the well being of others, then this will have the immediate effect of opening up your life and helping you to reach out.
Dalai Lama
Image
The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.
Dalai Lama
Image
Today, due to the massive Chinese population transfer, the nation of Tibet truly faces the threat of extinction, along with its unique cultural heritage of Buddhist spirituality.
Dalai Lama
Image
If there is a solution to a problem, there is no need to worry. And if there is no solution, there is no need to worry.
Dalai Lama
Image
Compassion suits our physical condition, whereas anger, fear and distrust are harmful to our well-being. Therefore, just as we learn the importance of physical hygiene to physical health, to ensure healthy minds, we need to learn some kind of emotional hygiene.
Dalai Lama
Image
Silence is sometimes the best answer
Dalai Lama
Image
So our future is in our own hands. What greater free will do we need?
Dalai Lama
Image
When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair.
Dalai Lama
Image
Compassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you.
Dalai Lama