Dalai Lama Quotes

I've always been generous and like giving to charities and people in need.

Even if it is a little thing, do something for those who have need of help.

They should give until it hurts, maybe a very small thing, maybe just a packet of cigarettes, but instead of by smoking that one packet, maybe I share that packet with somebody who has not got even one cigarette, and that's the beginning of love, to give until it hurts.

There is so much wretchedness in the world, that we may safely take the word of any mortal professing to need our assistance; and, even should we be deceived, still the good to ourselves resulting from a kind act is worth more than the trifle by which we purchase it.

The highest distinction is service to others.

At this time, the only thing that would get me back in the ring is something that would positively impact those in need. If selling out another major event would allow me to bring a ship full of supplies to hand out to those in need, I'd say that would be very significant.

You know I think I could give a little more back to charity.

I spend as much time as I possibly can doing things for other people, if I can. If I see a need and I feel that I can help, I do it. I work a great deal in terms of charities and things.

Charity should always be a constant.

I always learned to be philanthropic... to give back.

Charity work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community. I've always been a big supporter of many different charities, have donated millions of dollars to them, and it just feels great to do and be able to help others, especially children.

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.

There are eight rungs in charity. The highest is when you help a man to help himself.

How much good do you suppose condescending charity does?

I can't help that we help people so much.

I believe in helping people who are down.

When I was younger, me and my dad used to do different things. I don't think I would call it community service. It was more just us doing nice things. We used to donate to Goodwill or do can drives. Give people money if they needed it. Little things like that.

I always want to help people that are in need.

When you meet the needy your heart grows bigger

When our cup runs over, we let others drink the drops that fall, but not a drop from within the rim, and call it charity; when the crumbs are swept from our table, we think it generous to let the dogs eat them; as if that were charity which permits others to have what we cannot keep.

People can be good, people can be generous, people can be helpful. People can help those who are in need when they need it.

What could be better than to hold your hand out to people less fortunate than you are?

What we give to the poor, we lend to the Lord.

You don't need a reason to help people.

Giving is the highest level of living.