The DALAI LAMA Quotes

"A disciplined mind leads to happiness,  and an undisciplined mind leads to  suffering." ~Dalai Lama

"A good heart is both important and effective in daily life." ~Dalai Lama, The Power of Love

"A good motivation is what is needed: compassion without dogmatism, without complicated philosophy; just understanding that others are human brothers and sisters and respecting their human rights and dignity." ~14th Dalai Lama

"A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility." ~Dalai Lama 

"A spiritual practice is a constant battle within, replacing previous negative conditioning or habituation with new positive conditioning.” ~Dalai Lama

"Actions motivated by anger and greed tend to be violent, whereas those motivated by compassion and concern for others are generally peaceful. We won’t bring about peace in the world merely by praying for it; we have to take steps to tackle the violence and corruption that disrupt peace. We can’t expect change if we don’t take action." ~Dalai Lama

"All the major religions teach us the practice of love, compassion and forgiveness. So a genuine practitioner among these different religious traditions would not indulge in violence and bullying of other people. Now we’re in the 21st century. I think people should realize that all problems must be solved through dialogue, through talk. Use of force and violence is outdated and never solves problems." ~The Dalai Lama

"An open heart is an open mind." ~Dalai Lama

"An optimistic attitude is the key factor for success. Right from the beginning, if you hold a pessimistic attitude even small things may not be achieved." ~Dalai Lama

"Anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred are the real troublemakers; with them problems cannot be solved." -Dalai Lama

"As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness." ~Dalai Lama

"As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all Beings." ~Dalai Lama

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." ~Dalai Lama 

“Brain development is important, but the biggest piece of intelligence is your heart. It’s vital that when educating our children’s brains we do not neglect to educate their hearts." ~Dalai Lama

"By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace." ~Dalai Lama

‪"Change in the world comes about through action rather than prayer alone." ~The 14th Dalai Lama ‬

“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” ~The Dalai Lama

"Compassion brings inner strength and the confidence that attracts trust and friendship." ~Dalai Lama

“Compassion can be practice if one recognises the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, colour, and creed. Deep down, there is no difference.” ~Dalai Lama

"Cooperation comes from friendship, friendship comes from trust, and trust comes from kindheartedness. Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying, or exploitation; instead, you can be honest, truthful and transparent in your conduct." ~Dalai Lama

“Cultivating inner discipline is a time-consuming process. Having expectations of immediate results is a sign of impatience. Ironically, what the modern man wants is the best, the fastest, the easiest, and, if possible, the cheapest way.” ~Dalai Lama

"Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." ~Dalai Lama

"Good Communitation: Compassion opens an inner door, and once through the door we can communicate with other fellow human beings and other sentient beings." ~Dalai Lama

"DO AS YOU WOULD BE DONE BY - Since at the beginning and end of our lives we are so dependent on other kindness, how can it be that in the middle we neglect kindness towards others." ~Dalai Lama

"Don't be seduced by worldly values. Materialism does not foster the growth of morals, compassion and humility." ~Dalai Lama

"Each of us must learn to work not just for his or her own self, family or nation, but for the benefit of all mankind." ~Dalai Lama

"Every day, think as you wake up, "Today I am fortunate to have woken up. I am alive, I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry, or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can." ~His Holiness The Dalai Lama

"Experience has shown me that the greatest inner tranquillity comes from developing love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove our fears and insecurities and gives us strength to face obstacles - it is the ultimate source of success in life." ~Dalai Lama

"For a practitioner of love and compassion, an enemy is one of the most important teachers. Without an enemy, you cannot practice tolerance, and without tolerance, you cannot build a sound basis of compassion." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"From my point of view all things originate with the mind. The quality of our actions depends on our motivation. A real appreciation of humanity, compassion, and love are crucial to this. Whether we work in science, agriculture, or politics, if we’re good hearted about it, our contribution will be positive." ~Dalai Lama

"Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay." ~Dalai Lama

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." ~Dalai Lama

"I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path." ~Dalai Lama

"I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness, and greed." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"I believe that the only true religion consists of having a good heart." ~Dalai Lama

“I believe the only true religion consists of having a good heart.” ~Dalai Lama

"I consider we are all the same as human beings, mentally, emotionally and physically. In order to ensure a more peaceful world and a healthier environment we sometimes point a finger at others saying they should do this or that. But change must start with us as individuals. If one individual becomes more compassionate it will influence others and so we will change the world." ~Dalai Lama, FB, 8 July 2016

"I feel optimistic about the future because humanity seems to be growing more mature; scientists are paying more attention to our inner values, to the study of mind and the emotions. There is a clear desire for peace and concern for the environment." ~Dalai Lama (FB)

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

"I’ve learned that peace of mind is not just a matter of dullness, but of being alert and using my intelligence to the full. If we only look at problems we face close up they seem very grave, but looked at from different angles our attitude becomes more realistic. The mind remains calm, which we need if we’re going to be able to exercise our intelligence." ~Dalai Lama

"I sometimes wish that grown human beings were more like children, who are naturally open and accepting of others. Instead, as we grow up, we fail to nurture our natural potential and our sense of fundamental human values. We need to learn to distinguish emotions like anger and attachment that are destructive from positive ones like compassion that are a source of happiness." ~Dalai Lama

"I think that cultivating an awareness of the fundamental equality of all human beings is what’s important. We all have the same human body, the same human emotions, and the same human mind. If you get stabbed, you bleed; if I get stabbed, I bleed. If you lose someone you love, you feel sad; and if I lose someone I deeply care about, I feel sad. And if we both reflect on an important truth, we each gain new knowledge." ~Dalai Lama

"I try to develop compassion within myself. Not simply as a religious practice, but on a humane level as well." ~Dalai Lama(14th Dalai Lama)

"I will be truthful, if something is upsetting, however, I am learning to curb the emotion of anger that can give way to powerlessness when this affects the life of someone vulnerable that I'm advocating for." ~Dalai Lama

"If a problem can be solved there is no use worrying about it. If it can't be solved, worrying will do no good." ~Dalai Lama

“If every eight year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.” – Dalai Lama

"If happiness is relying on others or the environment or your surroundings, it’s not possible. Like an ocean, the waves always go like that but underneath, it always remains calm. So we have the ability as well. On an intellectual level, we may see things as desperate, difficult. But underneath, at the emotional level, you can keep calm.” ~The Dalai Lama

"If humanity is to survive, happiness and inner balance are crucial. Otherwise the lives of our children and their children are more likely to be unhappy, desperate and short. Material development certainly contributes to happiness, to some extent and a comfortable way of life. But this is not sufficient. To achieve a deeper level of happiness, we cannot neglect our inner development." ~Dalai Lama

"If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use." ~Dalai Lama

"If one's life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital: satisfaction with just enough food, clothing, and shelter to protect yourself from the elements." ~the Dalai Lama

"If we are demoralized, sad and only complain, we’ll not solve our problems. If we only pray for a solution, we’ll not solve our problems. We need to face them, to deal with them without violence, but with confidence - and never give up. If you adopt a non-violent approach, but are also hesitant within, you’ll not succeed. You have to have confidence and keep up your efforts - in other words, never give up." ~Dalai Lama

"If we have a kind and loving heart we will win more friends." ~Dalai Lama, Making Friends

"If you are able to transform adverse situations into factors of the spiritual path, hindrances will become favourable conditions for spiritual practice." ~Dalai Lama

‎"If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them." ~Dalai Lama

"If you feel compassion for people, it is hard to be angry with them. If you feel compassion for yourself, it is hard to feel guilty." ~Dalai Lama

"If you live your life honestly and truthfully, you'll be open and transparent, which leads to trust. And trust leads to friendship. This is something worth taking into account, that the basis of friendship is trust not money and warm-heartedness is essential if we are to live happy lives." ~Dalai Lama

"If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~Dalai Lama

"In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves. When we worry less about ourselves an experience of our own suffering is less intense. What does this tell us? Firstly, because our every action has a universal dimension, a potential impact on others’ happiness, ethics are necessary as a means to ensure that we do not harm others. Secondly, it tells us that genuine happiness consists in those spiritual qualities of love, compassion, patience, tolerance and forgiveness and so on. For it is these which provide both for our happiness and others’ happiness." ~His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

"In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind." ~Dalai Lama

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

"In your daily life, as you learn more patience, more tolerance with wisdom and courage, you will see it is the true source of success." ~Dalai Lama 

“Intelligence creates a lot of problems, but it is very useful.” ~Dalai Lama 

"It's far more useful to be aware of a single shortcoming in ourselves than it is to be aware of a thousand in someone else." ~Dalai Lama XIV

"It is not enough to be compassionate - you must act." ~Dalai Lama

"It is often difficult to judge how our actions and their impact on the environment are likely to affect others. What is clear is that we are the only species with the power to destroy the earth. Birds and insects have no such power, nor does any other mammal. And yet if we have the capacity to destroy the earth, we also have the capacity to protect it. I believe we have an urgent responsibility to do so." ~Dalai Lama

"Instead of harboring fear and suspicion we need to think of other people not as ‘them’ but ‘us’." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day." ~Dalai Lama

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." ~His Holiness The Dalai Lama

"Love is the absence of judgment." ~Dalai Lama

"Mental transformation takes time, but it becomes easier with familiarity. Don’t entertain unrealistic expectations; it doesn’t take place quickly. It requires patience and determination over months and years, but if you keep it up, at the end of your life you’ll be content." ~Dalai Lama

"Most of us have been conditioned … Since armies are legal, we feel that war is acceptable; in general, nobody feels that war is criminal or that accepting it is a criminal attitude. In fact, we have been brainwashed. War is neither glamorous nor attractive. It is monstrous. It's very nature is one of tragedy and suffering." ~Dalai Lama

"No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster." ~Dalai Lama XIV

"Nothing in the world can bother you as much as your own mind, I tell you. In fact, others seem to be bothering you, but it is not others. It is your own mind." ~Dalai Lama 

“Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly materialistic, and mankind is reaching toward the very zenith of external progress, driven by an insatiable desire for power and vast possessions. Yet by this vain striving for perfection in a world where everything is relative, they wander even further away from inward peace and happiness of the mind.” ~Dalai Lama

"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." ~Dalai Lama

"On Earth Day 2021, I appeal to my brothers and sisters throughout the world to look at both the challenges and the opportunities before us on this one blue planet that we share. Its life is our life, its future our future. Like children, we are all dependent on mother earth. Let us all commit ourselves to making a positive difference to the environment of our only common home." ~Dalai Lama 

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Source: Nature, Love and Art

"Once a year go somewhere you have never been before." ~Dalai Lama

"Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values." ~Dalai Lama

"Our intention should not be spoiled by the eight worldly preoccupations: gain or loss, pleasure or pain, praise or criticism, and fame or infamy." ~Dalai Lama

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

"People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost." ~Dalai Lama

"People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used." ~Dalai Lama

"Practice what you preach. We should engage in the same high standards of integrity and sacrifice that we ask of others." ~Dalai Lama

"Practicing forgiveness does not mean accepting wrong doing." ~Dalai Lama in Australia

“Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” ~Dalai Lama 

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

"Since at the beginning and end of our lives we are completely dependent on the kindness of others, how can it be that in the middle we would neglect kindness to others?" ~The Dalai Lama

"Silence is sometimes the best answer." ~Dalai Lama XIV

"Sleep is the best meditation." ~The Dalai Lama

"Some people mistakenly conclude that cultivating compassion is all about others’ benefit, whereas the first benefit is to us. Compassion brings us peace of mind. It attracts friends. Friends are based on trust and trust develops when we show concern for others." ~Dalai Lama

"Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent." ~His Holiness The Dalai Lama

"Students who become overly attached to one subject become lopsided, many subjects need to be studied." ~Dalai Lama

"Teach by example. Before teaching others, before changing others, we ourselves must change. We must be honest, sincere and kind-hearted." ~Dalia 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." ~H.H.the Dalai Lama

"The fear and unease that arise from mistrust and suspicion, seeing other people in terms of “us” and “them”, is not easily overcome by just closing your eyes or saying a prayer. It’s real concern for others that breeds trust and leads to friendship and a sense of security. Inner peace, a practical source of peace and confidence, depends on warm-heartedness and a concern for others’ well being." ~Dalai Lama

"The interesting thing about greed is that although the underlying motive is to seek satisfaction, even after obtaining what you want, you’re still not satisfied. It’s this endless, nagging desire for more that leads to trouble. On the other hand, if you’re truly contented, it doesn't matter whether you get what you want or not. Either way, you remain content." ~Dalai Lama

"The more compassionate you are, the better your health." ~Dalai Lama

“The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.” ~Dalai Lama in Australia

"THE PURPOSE OF OUR LIVES IS TO BE HAPPY." ~The 14th Dalai Lama

"The reason that love and compassion provide us the most joy is that our existence values them above all else. The urge for love is at the heart of every human being's life. It is the result of our intimate connection with one another." ~Dalai Lama, The Purpose of Life

"The reason why we seek to behave in a good manner is that it's from good behaviour that good fruits are derived," ~Dalai Lama, Reaping the Benefits

"The time has come to take concrete steps to bring about a real transformation in the ways we educate our future generations. We need to combine both an education of the mind with an education of the heart so that our children grow up as responsible, caring citizens equipped to meet the challenges of today's increasingly globalized world." ~Dalai Lama

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

"The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-hearted- ness and compassion are good for our health." ~Dalai Lama

"There are always problems to face, but it makes a difference if our minds are calm. On the surface we may get upset, but it makes a difference if we are able to stay calm in the depths of our minds." ~Dalai Lama

"There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live." ~Dalai Lama

" There are two different kinds of happiness. The first is the enjoyment of pleasure through our senses. But we can also experience happiness at the deeper level through our mind, such as through love, compassion, and generosity characterized by a sense of fulfillment. While the joy of the senses is brief, the joy at this deeper level is much longer lasting. It is true joy." ~Dalai Lama 

"There is a need for greater warm-heartedness and compassion. We are now so interdependent that it is in our own interest to take the whole of humanity into account. It clear that real hope lies with the generation who, now less than 30 years old, belong to the 21st century. If they start now to learn from the past and shape a different future, by later this century the world can be a happier more peaceful place." ~Dalai Lama

“There’s no shop that sells kindness; you must build it within. You can transplant hearts, but you cannot transplant a warm heart.” ~Dalai Lama 

"There needs to be understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. It destroys our peace of mind and blinds our ability to think clearly. Anger and attachment are emotions that distort our view of reality. " ~Dalai Lama

"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness." ~Dalai Lama

"To have an idea what genuine human compassion is like, look at children. Naturally open and honest, they don't care about other children’s background, what their religion or their nationalities are, so long as they smile and play together. It’s as we grow older that the trouble begins—we only smile to get what we want. But when we see other human beings as being like us and show concern - that's genuine compassion." ~Dalai Lama

"Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life." ~Dalai Lama

"Tolerance and patience should not be read as signs of weakness. They are signs of strength." ~The Dalai Lama

"True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason." ~The Dalai Lama

"We all are same human beings interdependent on each other, sharing same emotions and spirit, seeking peace and harmony and to maintain it trust is the key thing. The real happiness comes from inner peace, shedding all negative emotions and having unbiased compassion." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"We believe money is the ultimate source of happiness. But if I value inner happiness, even if I am poor, I may be happier than a billionaire. The attitude of our whole society is to place too much emphasis on the value of material things, and not to pay sufficient attention to inner values. I think that's a mistake. It’s helpful to discuss these things to create a broader understanding of human happiness." ~Dalai Lama 

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

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

"We often add to our pain and suffering by being overly sensitive, over reacting to minor things, and sometimes taking things too personally." ~Dalai Lama

"We should feel fed up with the violence and killing going on around us. If a human being is killed by an animal, it’s sad, but if a human being is killed by another human being it’s unthinkable. We have to make a special effort to think of each other as fellow human beings, as our brothers and sisters." ~ Dalai Lama

“What I believe, according to my own experience, is that a calm, peaceful mind is a very important element for sustaining the body in a balanced way.” ~Dalai Lama

"Whatever steps, however small, one can take towards learning to reduce the influence of the negative emotions can be very helpful." ~Dalai Lama

 "When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair." ~Dalai Lama

"When human nature is aggressive and destructive, you get the impression our future is doomed. That is a mistake." ~Dalai Lama

"When the criterion for leadership was physical strength, men became leaders. Now, however, education has overcome such distinctions and there is greater regard for equal rights among women and men. Where old ways of thinking discriminate against women, we should change them. Since science shows that women are more sensitive to others’ pain, they have a special role to play in promoting compassion and human values." ~Dalai Lama

"When we are born, we have no idea of nationality or religious faith. We are just human beings who want to be happy. We are social creatures who need to live together as friends. An affectionate response brings a smile, which leads to trust that can grow into friendship and so bring us together. Genuine friends are those who continue to support you when things get difficult." ~Dalai Lama

"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." ~Dalai Lama XIV

"When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others." ~Dalai Lama

"When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot." ~Dalai Lama

"Whether one believes in a religion or not, whether one asserts that there are former and future lifetimes or not, there is no one who does not appreciate compassion." ~Dalai Lama

"Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or non-believing, 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

“Whether religious or not, as a human being we should learn more about our system of emotion so that we can tackle destructive emotion, in order to become more calm, have more inner peace.” ~Dalai Lama

“You see, the past is past and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands-the future entirely depends on the present. That realisation gives you a great responsibility.” ~Dalai Lama 

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