Dalai Lama

Tibetan leader advocating peace.

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a prominent advocate for peace, compassion, and nonviolence. As the 14th Dalai Lama, he has been a vocal proponent of human values, interfaith dialogue, and the pursuit of a more compassionate and harmonious world. His efforts in promoting Tibetan culture and autonomy, alongside his Nobel Peace Prize award in 1989, underscore his commitment to resolving conflicts through peaceful means and fostering mutual understanding among diverse communities.

Dalai Lama Quotes about Intelligence

I believe that the destructive nature of society that now threatens the existence of the entire human world has much to do with human intelligence. The way to overcome all human suffering—that also is through human intelligence.
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As free human beings we can use our unique intelligence to try to understand ourselves and our world. But if we are prevented from using our creative potential, we are deprived of one of the basic characteristics of a human being.
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It is not just a person's physical constitution, their intelligence, their education, or even their social conditioning that enables them to withstand hardship. Much more significant is their inner development. And while some may be able to survive through sheer willpower, the ones who suffer the least are those who have a high degree of patience and courage in the face of adversity.
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