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 originally recorded on January 2, 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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's the way to change. Video originally recorded on March 9, 2016.
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 September 9, 2006.
What makes someone truly beautiful? His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains that physical beauty fades — real beauty comes from within: warm-heartedness, compassion, and loving kindness. Video originally recorded on March 29, 2021.
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 of us. Through education, awareness, and nurturing our inner peace and compassion, we can transform our families, our communities, and our world. Video originally recorded on April 18, 2012.