The Way to Freedom Quotes

“We should reflect on the idea that since the beginning of time sentient beings have been mentally unstable because they have been slaves of delusion, they lack the eye of wisdom to see the path leading to nirvana and enlightenment, and they lack the necessary guidance of a spiritual teacher. Moment by moment they are indulging in negative actions, which will eventually bring about their downfall.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Way to Freedom: Core Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism

“Any mental state that destroys calmness of mind and brings about mental misery, which upsets, afflicts, and torments the mind, is said to be a delusion.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Way to Freedom

“We gain true friends by having a kind heart and not deceiving people. The friends that we make when we have power, position, and influence are friends based only upon our power, influence, and position. When we meet with misfortune and lose our wealth, these so-called friends leave us behind.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Way to Freedom: Core Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism