Dalai Lama XIV Quotes

The various features and aspects of human life, such as longevity, good health, success, happiness, and so forth, which we consider desirable, are all dependent on kindness and a good heart.

Like a lamp, dispelling the darkness of ignorance

From the scientific view, the theory of karma may be a metaphysical assumption -- but it is no more so than the assumption that all of life is material and originated out of pure chance

Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.

The purpose of religion is tocontrol yourself, not to criticiseothers.

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

All the joy the world contains has come through wishing happiness for others. All the misery the world contains has come through wanting pleasure for oneself. Is there need for lengthy explanation?

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.-Dalai Lama

Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred.

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences.

We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us, and make us kinder. You always have the choice.

Ultimately humanity is one, and this small planet is our only home. If we're to protect this home of ours, each of us needs to experience a vivid sense of universal altruism and compassion.

if we lose our human values by having everything mechanied, then machines will dictate our lives.

Happiness doesn't always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.

The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves.

If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it.

Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.

Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.

I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.

Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice.

Water may be extremely dirty, yet its nature remains clear.

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

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.

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

World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.

People should never sit alone for too long when they're crying.

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.

My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not.

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

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

You must not hate those who do harmful things. The compassionate thing is to do what you can to stop them--for they are harming themselves as well as those who suffer from their actions.

Live a life that transcends your own!

Love is the absence of judgment.

Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.

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

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.

We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.

We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha's own words must be rejected.

The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.

I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes causes confusion. You must value your tradition and honor your own religion.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

If your mental health is sound, then when disturbances come, you will have some distress but quickly recover.

Be kind to UNKIND people.They need it the most.

Spend some time alone every day.

In the end, the innate desire of all people for truth, justice, and human understanding must triumph over ignorance and despair.

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

This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.