With tears streaming down his face, the Dalai Lama read Shantideva’s words— words so full of truth, they pierced the heart: “Ride the horse of bodhicitta— that dispels all weariness and pain. Give your joy to others. Take on their sorrow. From happiness to happiness… who among

“the three factors that seem to have the greatest influence on increasing our happiness are our ability to reframe our situation more positively, our ability to experience gratitude, and our choice to be kind and generous.” ― Dalai Lama XIV, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in

“We create most of our suffering, so it should be logical that we also have the ability to create more joy. It simply depends on the attitudes, the perspectives, and the reactions we bring to situations and to our relationships with other people. When it comes to personal

"I believe in altruism. No matter how capable a person may be, no one can survive alone. We depend on the community in which we live. By dedicating ourselves to the welfare of others, we actually bring about our own benefit," - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama @DalaiLama

“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.” -H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama

"Look at children. Of course they may quarrel, but generally speaking they do not harbor ill feelings as much or as long as adults do. Most adults have the advantage of education over children, but what is the use of an education if they show a big smile while hiding negative

"There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster." - H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama

"For more than sixty years, Tibetans, despite being deprived of freedom and living in fear and insecurity, have been able to maintain their unique Tibetan identity and cultural values. … Successive new generations, who have had no experience of free Tibet, have courageously

“The greatest courage is to tell the truth and face it.” -H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama

“My body may be getting older, but my mind keeps getting sharper.” -H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost." -H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama

“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” ― HH the Dalai Lama

“Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness in the same way we do. Every person has the same right as we do to be happy and not to suffer. So let's take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and

"History shows us that empires rise and fall, but kindness remains eternal. For Tibetans, preserving compassion and culture is our greatest victory." – H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama

“True independence is not only political, but also inner freedom. A compassionate heart cannot be conquered, and a wise mind cannot be colonized. This is the strength of Tibet’s spirit.” – H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama

“We need to learn how to want what we have NOT to have what we want in order to get steady and stable Happiness” ― Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness

“To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never give up.” ― H.H The 14th Dalai Lama

“Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations,you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.” ― Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness

“Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes. And it makes me wonder if we've utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this body, and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.” ― Dalai Lama XIV

“Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics, whether we believe in God or karma, moral ethics is a code which everyone is able to pursue.” ― Dalai Lama, The Path To Tranquility: Daily Meditations By The Dalai Lama