Dalai Lama

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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 arise from a spontaneous impulse, cannot be justified by reason, whereas positive emotions can. Scientists suggest that constant anger and hatred undermine our immune system. Compassion, bringing inner strength, is good for our health.

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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's the way to change. Video originally recorded on March 9, 2016.

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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 my life, I see that the core of my practice has been to be of benefit to others. That is the altruistic motivation with which I wake up every day.

Spreading compassion and kindness continues to be my life's primary mission. Such an attitude is essential to making our world a better place for everyone. I therefore call on my brothers and sisters everywhere, both young and old, to practice warm-heartedness and compassion, with genuine concern for the well-being of others. To be able to do so is, I believe, what it means to lead a meaningful and purposeful life of service.

As you may be aware, following a successful medical procedure on my left knee in New Delhi last month, I have since been recuperating here in Ladakh. As in past years, I find the climate here at this time of year well suited to my health, and I therefore plan to remain in Ladakh for the next several weeks.

With my prayers and good wishes,

DALAI LAMA

8 July 2026

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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 the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the principal source of success in life.

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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 trust and respect of others. Therefore the real source of blessings is in your own mind.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival in Leh, Ladakh, India on June 28, 2026.

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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 September 9, 2006.

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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 peace of mind and a key to that is warm-heartedness. Developing compassion brings courage and self-confidence; warm-heartedness and intelligence bring peace of mind.

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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, compassion, and loving kindness. Video originally recorded on March 29, 2021.

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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 friendship. We are social animals, and cooperation is necessary for our survival, but cooperation is entirely based on trust. When there is trust, people are brought together—whole nations are brought together. When you have a more compassionate mind and cultivate warmheartedness, the whole atmosphere around you becomes more positive and friendlier.

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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 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.

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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 surgery on Monday, 8 June, in New Delhi.

“Throughout his treatment, His Holiness’s personal medical team and the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama remained in close coordination with the administrative and medical staff at Apollo Hospitals. His Holiness is stable and expected to make full recovery. He was discharged on Friday morning, 12 June.

“It has been a great honour for the hospital and the medical team to serve His Holiness the Dalai Lama. We are grateful for the trust and confidence placed in us and privileged to have been able to contribute to His Holiness’s care.”

Dr. Rajesh Malhotra
Senior Consultant
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi

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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 full of anger, what use is that? Real hygiene is emotional: peaceful, compassionate emotion. That is the real inner hygiene.

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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 Tsundue—together with Mr. Tenzin N. Taklha, Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, provided a brief update on His Holiness’s condition following his successful left knee replacement surgery earlier today at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.

In June 2024, His Holiness underwent a successful right knee replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and made an excellent recovery.

Following today’s procedure, His Holiness returned to his hospital room in stable condition. His recovery is progressing well, and he remains in good spirits.

The medical, nursing, and administrative teams at Apollo Hospital have been providing exceptional care, support, and attention. We are deeply grateful for their professionalism, dedication, and kindness.

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