Quote

Different religions meet the needs of different people

Dalai Lama

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Dalai Lama
Religions
Meet
Different
Needs
People

More quotes by Dalai Lama

Image
The universe is a single atom: the convergence of science and spirituality.
Dalai Lama
Image
I feel they should be discussed informally, truthfully, honestly, and in some cases, I think, without forgetting ... long-term vision. They should be practical.
Dalai Lama
Image
If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.
Dalai Lama
Image
When we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems
Dalai Lama
Image
I find that because of modern technological evolution and our global economy, and as a result of the great increase in population, our world has greatly changed: it has become much smaller. However, our perceptions have not evolved at the same pace we continue to cling to old national demarcations and the old feelings of 'us' and 'them'.
Dalai Lama
Image
It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.
Dalai Lama
Image
Even within one person, yesterday and today, there are differences. We must look at a deeper level.
Dalai Lama
Image
There is a saying in Tibetan that at the door of the miserable rich man sleeps the contented beggar. The point of this saying is not that poverty is a virtue, but that happiness does not come with wealth, but from setting limits to one's desires, and living within those limits with satisfaction.
Dalai Lama
Image
Every man has the basis of good. Not only human beings, you can find it among animals and insects, for instance, when we treat a dog or horse lovingly.
Dalai Lama
Image
As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering.
Dalai Lama
Image
Only through the development of mutual respect, and in a spirit of truth, can friendship come about. By these means it is possible to move human minds, but never by force.
Dalai Lama
Image
The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.
Dalai Lama
Image
On a daily basis, you must take more care of your mind than just money, money, money!
Dalai Lama
Image
Morally speaking, we should be concerned for our whole environment.
Dalai Lama
Image
All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity.
Dalai Lama
Image
Up to now my involvement in the Tibetan freedom struggle has been part of my spiritual practice, because the issues of the survival of the Buddha Teaching and the freedom of Tibet are very much related. In this particular struggle, there is no problem with many monks and nuns, including myself, joining.
Dalai Lama
Image
As soon as I wake up I pay homage to the Buddha, and I try to prepare my mind to be more altruistic, more compassionate, during the day to come so I can be of benefit to beings. Then I do physical exersice - I walk on a treadmill.
Dalai Lama
Image
I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.
Dalai Lama
Image
All religion teaches the virtues of love, altruism and patience, while showing us how to discipline and transform ourselves to achieve inner peace and a kind heart. Therefore, they are worthy of our respect.
Dalai Lama
Image
In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind.
Dalai Lama