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    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 o…

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    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 a…

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    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 reco…

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    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 es…

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    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…

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    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.…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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 atmosphe…

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    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 t…

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    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 aris…

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    The attitude of 'US' and 'THEM'

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    Change Starts With You - His Holiness the Dalai Lama says change starts from the individual. One person makes the effort, then another — reaching 10, 100, 1,000, 10 million. That'…

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    THANK YOU MESSAGE I would like to thank you all for your greetings on my 91st birthday. As I mentioned to those gathered here in Leh, Ladakh, India on 6 July, when I look back on…

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    I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for…

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    I am a bit sceptical about what we call blessings. I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence, which attracts the…

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    Calm Mind, Happy Life - His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the real key to a happy life: it's not money, power, or health — it's a calm, peaceful mind. Video originally recorded on Se…

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    We have no guarantee we'll be happy, we just hope that we will. We hope we'll overcome whatever problems confront us and if we lose hope we despair. Happiness corresponds with pea…

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    Real Beauty Is Inner Beauty - What makes someone truly beautiful? His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains that physical beauty fades — real beauty comes from within: warm-heartedness…

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    The only thing that will bring happiness is affection and warmheartedness. This really brings inner strength and self-confidence, reduces fear, develops trust, and trust brings fr…

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    We Can Change the World - His Holiness the Dalai Lama believes we have everything we need to make the 21st century a peaceful, compassionate century — and it starts with each one…

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    Medical Update New Delhi, 12 June - Dr. Rajesh Malhotra, Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, said: “His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent successful left knee replacement surge…

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    I use the words physical hygiene and emotional hygiene. We should pay equally important attention to the hygiene of our emotions. Physical hygiene keeps us physically fit — but fu…

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    Medical Bulletin — New Delhi, 8 June 2026 — His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s personal physicians—Dr. Tsetan D. Sadutshang, Dr. Tamdin Tsewang, Dr. Tsering Lhadon, and Dr. Tenzin Tsun…

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    On World Environment Day we must take action to ensure that the Earth and all its inhabitants may be well.

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    ANNOUNCEMENT - His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to depart Dharamsala tomorrow for Delhi, where he will undergo medical treatment on his left knee. Following his recovery,…

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    His Holiness the Dalai Lama was formally presented the Grammy Award at his residence in Dharamsala on June 3, 2026. by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, accompanied by Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaa…