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Dalai Lama's thinking on Sacrifice goes deeper than surface-level advice. This curated archive brings together their essential quotes on the subject, revealing patterns and principles you can apply immediately. Each entry includes full source context, allowing you to understand not just what they said, but why it matters. Whether you're navigating challenges or pursuing mastery, these insights offer the mental models you need to think clearly about Sacrifice.
"The ultimate sacrifice is the complete surrender of the self to the service of humanity."
"Compassion is not just a feeling; it is a commitment to sacrifice for the relief of others."
"To give up your own comfort for the long-term benefit of another is the highest form of discipline."
"The discipline of the mind requires the sacrifice of distracting and negative thoughts."
"We must sacrifice our indifference to the suffering of those in distant lands."
"The path to peace requires the sacrifice of our weapons and our hatred."
"To achieve global peace, nations must sacrifice some of their narrow national interests."
"The greatest sacrifice is to let go of our attachment to being right in order to achieve peace."
"In the face of adversity, the sacrifice of our fear allows us to act with wisdom."
"We must be willing to sacrifice our own convenience to protect the environment for future generations."
Source: Essay: The Global Community and the Need for Universal Responsibility
"Altruism requires the sacrifice of self-centeredness to embrace the suffering of the world."
"True leadership is the ability to sacrifice one's own fame for the progress of the people."
"To find yourself, you must first be willing to sacrifice the image of who you think you are."
"The strength of a community is measured by the sacrifices its members make for each other."
"When we practice sacrifice, we are not losing anything; we are gaining the merit of a selfless heart."
"The sacrifice of the ego is the hardest but most necessary step on the path to enlightenment."
"By sacrificing our pride, we open ourselves to learning from every person we meet."
"Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner willingness to sacrifice."
"Sacrificing our time to listen to others is a great gift of compassion."
"To serve others effectively, one must often sacrifice personal leisure for the sake of the community."
"We should be prepared to sacrifice our prejudices to build a more harmonious global society."
"The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes."
"A truly compassionate person is one who is willing to sacrifice their own needs for the sake of others."
"True sacrifice is not a burden, but a joy born from the deep understanding of our interdependence."
"The willingness to sacrifice one's life for a noble cause is the ultimate testament to human spirit."
"The most profound sacrifice is to offer your own happiness for the benefit of your enemies."
"By sacrificing our anger, we gain a lasting inner peace that no external event can disturb."
"In the practice of Bodhicitta, we sacrifice our own enlightenment until all others are saved."
"One who is truly brave is willing to sacrifice their safety to stand up for the truth."
"A mother’s sacrifice for her child is the purest example of unconditional love."
"Sacrifice is the bridge between our selfish desires and our universal responsibility."
"Sacrificing short-term desires for long-term spiritual growth is the essence of a meaningful life."
"Religious harmony requires the sacrifice of the idea that only one path is the truth."
"Sacrifice is the currency of compassion; without it, our love remains merely an abstract concept."
"Every act of kindness involves a small sacrifice of one's time and energy."
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