Dalai Lama quotes

Dalai Lama

The 14th Dalai Lama, named as Tenzin Gyatso, is a simple Buddhist monk. He is the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, NorthEastern Tibet.

Dalai Lama is a man of peace. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates, prizes, etc., in recognition of his message of peace, non-violence, inter-religious understanding, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books.

       Here are the life changing quotes of Dalai Lama:

"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision." 

"Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions." 

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."

"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness."

"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day."

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."

"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health."

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."

"Sleep is the best meditation."

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way."

"A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity."

"It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come."

"All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives."

"I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe."

"Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion."

"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace."

"The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering."

"When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need."

"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness."

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."

"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."

"Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another."

"To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle."

"There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’ No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster."

"A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man´s wisdom even if he associates with a sage."

"Anger or hatred is like a fisherman’s hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it."

"An open heart is an open mind."

"Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent."

"Whether you believe in God or not does not matter much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much; as a Buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good life."

"A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure."

"The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred."

"When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace."