Warm Heartedness Is the Key - His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains that with a warm heart, everything looks more positive, while a self-centered mind sees only negativity and fear. Our intelligence needs a warm heart; without one, it can become dangerous. Video originally recorde…Mostrar mais

My Mother’s Kindness - His Holiness the Dalai Lama recalls how, as a small boy in a poor village, his mother showed endless kindness and care for others, never getting angry even when he tugged her ears and shouted while she carried him on her shoulders as she worked in the field…Mostrar mais

When I meet people, I just think of myself as another human being, I don’t think about being a Buddhist, a Tibetan or the Dalai Lama, just a human being — I find it’s easier to make friends that way. And I find that a smile is a true expression of friendship.

The Power of Analytical Meditation - His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares how decades of analytical meditation gradually transformed his own emotions, until attachment and anger nearly disappeared. The key, he explains, is not prayer but investigation: examining different, even opp…Mostrar mais

The key point is to recognize that the more you care for others the greater will be your own sense of peace. It's quite clear that where there is less kindness in the world, there are more problems. When we talk about love, kindness and compassion, it's not a religious matter. It…Mostrar mais

There is Real Hope - His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains why he has real hope for the future. Many of our problems are our own creation, but our basic human nature is compassionate. With genuine effort starting today, a more peaceful and compassionate world is within reach. Vide…Mostrar mais

You are human beings, I'm a human being; you want a happy life, and I want a happy life. But I think that aim will not be fulfilled only on the basis of material values; what we all want is affection and what we all need is to be more warm-hearted.

Spiritual Practice in Daily Life - His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains that spiritual practice can be part of our everyday life. It does not depend on being in a special room, having sacred objects, or simply sitting quietly. If we do our work honestly and with compassion, that…Mostrar mais

What is important is not so much how long you live as whether you live a meaningful life. This doesn’t mean accumulating money and fame, but being of service to your fellow human beings. It means helping others if you can, but even if you can’t do that, at least not harming them.

The Holy Whip - His Holiness the Dalai Lama humorously recalls the "holy" whip his tutor kept to encourage him to study. A lazy and reluctant student then — but the knowledge turned out very useful. Video originally recorded on June 9, 2018.

The more you help others the calmer your mind will be. You will be able to overcome misdeeds committed in relation to others. Familiarizing your mind with kindness and compassion yields peace of mind, which makes you happier and even improves your physical health.

A Simple Buddhist Monk - His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares, with a smile, his own source of encouragement as a simple Buddhist monk. Video originally recorded on March 27, 2019.

When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. Love and compassion are essential to our survival, not luxuries.

Inner Richness is Real Wealth - His Holiness the Dalai Lama describes warm-heartedness as our inner richness — the real wealth money cannot provide. A compassionate mind reduces anger and jealousy, the destroyers of our inner peace. Without that inner richness, even plenty of mon…Mostrar mais

His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the sunshine outside his residence, Shewatsel Phodrang, on the final full day of his two-and-a-half-month stay in Leh, Ladakh, India, on September 3, 2026. (Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel)

Warm-heartedness. Even animals appreciate it. If you are motivated by loving kindness, it will be reflected in the happy expression on your face. Real beauty is inner beauty.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Special Prayers for Victims of Recent Flash Floods in the Tibet-Nepal Border Region during the Long LIfe Offering Ceremony held at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India.

Education With Warm Heartedness - His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains that a good education has to go hand in hand with a kind and open heart — knowledge alone isn't enough to build a good life. Video originally recorded on December 7, 2018.

Concern yourselves more with the needs of others, with the needs of all humanity, and you'll have peace of mind. Selfishness creates a distance between us and other people, leading to suspicion and mistrust, ultimately resulting in loneliness. Think of others' well-being and you’…Mostrar mais

Begin with a Smile - His Holiness the Dalai Lama's approach to reaching anyone: lead with a smile, and meeting them as family rather than a stranger. Video originally recorded on August 12, 2018.

Anger may seem to be a source of energy, but it’s blind. It causes us to lose our restraint. It may stir courage, but again it’s blind courage. Negative emotions, which often arise from a spontaneous impulse, cannot be justified by reason, whereas positive emotions can. Scientist…Mostrar mais

We Are All Human Beings - Speaking of a life that has not been easy, His Holiness says that living truthfully has kept him optimistic — and that holding oneself apart as special only deceives oneself, while meeting others as a fellow human being brings people close. Video origina…Mostrar mais

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. As soon as I wake in the morning, I dedicate myself to helping others to be hap…Mostrar mais

Finding Inner Strength - His Holiness the Dalai Lama on where real self-confidence comes from: honesty, a warm heart, and a mind prepared for whatever comes. Video originally recorded on November 14, 2015.

If you concern yourself with taking care of others, there’ll be no room for lies, bullying and cheating. If you’re truthful you can live transparently, which will enable you to establish trust, the basis for making friends. We all tend to be driven by self-interest; the trick is…Mostrar mais

His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the pleasant weekend weather in the garden at his residence, Shewatsel Phodrang, in Leh, Ladakh, India on August 1, 2026. (Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel)

The Purpose of Life - His Holiness the Dalai Lama reflects on what gives our life its purpose, and why hope is what carries us forward when nothing about the future is guaranteed. Video originally recorded on August 11, 2018.

The time has come to take concrete steps to bring about a real transformation in the ways we educate our future generations. We need to combine both an education of the mind with an education of the heart so that our children grow up as responsible, caring citizens equipped to me…Mostrar mais

Your Real Enemy - His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells us that anger — not any outside enemy — is the real destroyer of our inner peace. His answer? Daily practice of compassion and loving-kindness. Video originally recorded on January 11, 2020.

Once your own attitude toward others is more affectionate, more warm-hearted, more respectful and friendly — others' response is usually similar. So therefore, a friendly atmosphere must be created by ourselves. It is quite illogical to remain extremely self-centred and not care…Mostrar mais

My First Teacher of Compassion - His Holiness the Dalai Lama reflects on his mother as the first teacher to introduce him to the value of compassion — not only through word, but through action. Video originally recorded on June 25, 2018.

Anger may seem to be a source of energy, but it’s blind. It causes us to lose our restraint. It may stir courage, but again it’s blind courage. Negative emotions, which often arise from a spontaneous impulse, cannot be justified by reason, whereas positive emotions can. Scientist…Mostrar mais

The attitude of 'US' and 'THEM'

As soon as I wake every morning, I remind myself that all human beings are the same as me—we all want to be happy. I resolve to use my life to ensure that other beings are happy. It’s compassion that brings about peace of mind, not anger and hatred.

We are all here on this planet, as tourists, as it were. None of us can live here forever. The longest we might live is a hundred years. So while we are here we should try to have a good heart and to make something positive and useful of our lives.

I’d like to offer my hearty congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as the next President of the United States of America. Humanity places great hope in the democratic vision of the U.S. as leader of the free world. www.dalailama.com/news/2020/congratulating...Mostrar mais

What is important is not so much how long you live as whether you live a meaningful life. This doesn’t mean accumulating money and fame, but being of service to your fellow human beings. It means helping others if you can, but even if you can’t do that, at least not harming them.

Fundamentally human beings are the same. Imagine being lost in some remote place and suddenly seeing someone coming towards you over the horizon. You wouldn't care about their race, nationality or religious faith, you'd be filled with the joy of encountering another human being.

People face difficulties in many parts of the world, but since all seven billion of us live on this one planet we should be united and stand in solidarity with each other. When this blue planet is viewed from space, there are no national boundaries to be seen.

The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our day to day lives.

We can no longer exploit the resources of this earth—the trees, the water, and other natural resources—without any care for coming generations. Common sense tells us that unless we change, we won’t survive. This Earth Day let’s resolve to live in harmony with nature.

I urge young women to accept leadership roles. We need you to promote love and compassion. Realise my dream—that the 200 nations of the world be governed by women. There’ll be less war, violence, and economic and social injustice because strength is rooted in love and compassion

The purpose of life is to be happy. This is what all human beings have in common—the wish to lead a happy life. Many think that happiness is to be found outside us in material things, but actually it’s something that comes from within, from warm-heartedness and concern for others

As human beings, all 7 billion of us are born the same way and die the same way. Physically, mentally and emotionally we are the same. We all want to live a happy life and avoid problems, but in a materialistic culture we overlook the importance of love and affection.

Time’s always moving on. Nothing can stop it. The question is whether we use our time well or not. We can't do anything about the past, but what happens in the future depends on what we do now. We can create a happier future by remembering that in being human we are all the same.

I believe all 7 billion human beings alive today are part of one human family. We are born and die in the same way. And what is most precious in our relations with others is warm-heartedness. It yields the peace of mind and inner strength that are fundamental to a happy community

Taking care of our planet, is a matter of looking after our own home. We can no longer exploit the earth’s resources—the trees, water, air and minerals—with no care for the coming generations. I support young people’s protests at governments’ inaction over the climate crisis.

Time is always moving on, Nothing can stop it. The question is whether we use our time properly or not. We can’t do anything about the past, but what happens in the future depends on what we do now.

Optimism does not mean being blind to the actual reality of a situation. It means maintaining a positive spirit to continue to seek a solution to any given problem. And it means recognizing that any given situation has many different aspects—positive as well as problematic.

It’s quite right that students and today's younger generation should have serious concerns about the climate crisis and its effect on the environment. They are being very realistic about the future. They see we need to listen to scientists. We should encourage them.