“The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.”
– Dalai Lama XIV
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
– Dalai Lama XIV
“If scientific analysis were conclusively to demonstrate certain claims in Buddhism to be false, then we must accept the findings of science and abandon those claims.”
– Dalai Lama XIV, The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality
“Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or nonbelieving, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek. On this fundamental level, religion, ethnicity, culture, and language make no difference.”
– Dalai Lama XIV, Toward a True Kinship of Faiths: How the World’s Religions Can Come Together