Dalai Lama Quotes And Sayings

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“To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness.”
– Dalai Lama

“Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways. ”
– Dalai Lama

“The creatures that inhabit this earth – be they human beings or animals – are here to contribute, each in its own particular way, to the beauty and prosperity of the world. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values. ”
– Dalai Lama

“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. ”
– Dalai Lama

“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. ”
– Dalai Lama

“True change is within; leave the outside as it is. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Sleep is the best meditation. ”
– Dalai Lama

“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends. ”
– Dalai Lama

“A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives. ”
– Dalai Lama

“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. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace. ”
– Dalai Lama

“If scientific analysis were conclusively to demonstrate certain claims in Buddhism to be false, then we must accept the findings of science and abandon those claims. ”
– Dalai Lama

“You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them — for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or nonbelieving, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek. On this fundamental level, religion, ethnicity, culture, and language make no difference.”
– Dalai Lama

“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. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness in the same way we do. Every person has the same right as we do to be happy and not to suffer. So lets take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. This is the basis for true compassion.”
– Dalai Lama

“The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. ”
– Dalai Lama

“I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.”
– Dalai Lama

“Whether our action is wholesome or unwholesome depends on whether that action or deed arises from a disciplined or undisciplined state of mind. It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is said that bringing about discipline within ones mind is the essence of the Buddha‘s teaching.”
– Dalai Lama

“We need to learn how to want what we have NOT to have what we want in order to get steady and stable Happiness ”
– Dalai Lama

“It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act. ”
– Dalai Lama

“I don’t know whether the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars and planets, has a deeper meaning or not, but at the very least, it is clear that we humans who live on this earth face the task of making a happy life for ourselves. Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.”
– Dalai Lama

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

“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. ”
– Dalai Lama

“If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them. ”
– Dalai Lama

“An open heart is an open mind. ”
– Dalai Lama

“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. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Someone else’s action should not determine your response. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. ”
– Dalai Lama

“Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression”
– Dalai Lama

“Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it. ”
– Dalai Lama

“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. ”
– Dalai Lama

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