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Famous Dalai Lama Quotes
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
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Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
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Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.
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Smile if you want a smile from another face.
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If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.
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Never give up. No matter what is going on. Never give up.
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Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
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The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
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Best Dalai Lama Quotes
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“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”― Dalai Lama
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“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”― Dalai Lama best quotes
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“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”― Dalai Lama
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“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”― Dalai Lama
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“To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.”― Dalai Lama
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“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”― Dalai Lama
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“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”― Dalai Lama
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“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.”― Dalai Lama
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“We need to learn to want what we have, not to have what we want, in order to get stable and steady happiness.”― Dalai Lama
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“We all want to live a happy life, so we have to learn to live together in trust and mutual respect. We do have differences of race, nationality, religious faith and so on, but these differences are secondary in comparison to our equality in being human.”― Dalai Lama
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“The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.”― Best Quotes of Dalai Lama
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“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Love
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“Love is the absence of judgment.”― Dalai Lama quotes on love
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“The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.”― Dalai Lama best love quotes
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“Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.”― Dalai Lama
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“Love and compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.”― Dalai Lama quotes about love
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“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.”― Dalai Lama
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“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
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“As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or unlearned, whether we believe in the Buddha or God, follow some religion or none at all, as long as we have compassion for others and conduct ourselves with restraint out of a sense of responsibility, there is no doubt we will be happy.”― Dalai Lama
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“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”― Dalai Lama quotes on love
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“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.”― Dalai Lama
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“Just as we can learn how helpful love and compassion can be, we can come to understand that anger, pride, jealousy and arrogance can be detrimental.”― Dalai Lama quotes about love
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“Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.”― Dalai Lama
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“When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”― Dalai Lama best quotes about love
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“There are ways in which we can consciously work to develop feelings of love and kindness. For some of us, the most effective way to do so is through religious practice. For others it may be non-religious practices. What is important is that we each make a sincere effort to take our responsibility for each other and for the natural environment we live in seriously.”― Dalai Lama
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“When we talk about compassion it has to include having compassion for yourself. It’s not just a matter of self-sacrifice. I have observed a foolish sense of selfishness and a wise sense of selfishness. Since we are social animals, who depend on one another, to show love and compassion to others is wise.”― Dalai Lama
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“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.”― Dalai Lama
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“No material object, however beautiful or valuable, can make us feel loved.”― Dalai Lama
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“A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility.”― Dalai Lama love quotes
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“The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence.”― Dalai Lama
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“If love is defined as a wish that others be happy and compassion as the wish that they be free from suffering, and you cultivate love and compassion within yourself, it will ensure happiness, good health and peace of mind.”― Best Dalai Lama love quotes
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“If there is love, there is hope that one may have real families, real brotherhood, real equanimity, real peace.”― Dalai Lama
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“If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.”― Dalai Lama quote on love
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“True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love and compassion, and by eliminating anger, selfishness and greed.”― Dalai Lama
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“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
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“A source of trouble is our unruly minds. We can counter that by developing a warm heart. We need to effect an inner transformation, to understand that love and affection are a real source of joy.”― Dalai Lama quotes on love
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“Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show its opposite – love, compassion, tolerance and patience – not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person’s anger will also diminish.”― Dalai Lama
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“In a world where people easily fall under the sway of anger and hatred, we need love, tolerance and contentment. You may have all the physical amenities you need to be comfortable, but it you have no peace of mind, they won’t make you happy. On the other hand, if you have peace of mind, you’ll be happy whether you have those amenities or not.”― Dalai Lama quote on love
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“Human beings are social animals and that it is love that brings us together, while anger drives us apart.”― Dalai Lama
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“Virtually all of us have benefited from our mother’s affection at the start of our lives. When someone is on their deathbed, if he or she is surrounded by loved ones they can pass away peacefully. From birth to death we all need affection.”― Dalai Lama
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“If the child is not held, hugged, cuddled, or loved, its development will be impaired and its brain will not mature properly.”― Dalai Lama quotes on important of love
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“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.”― Dalai Lama
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“Love, kindness, compassion and tolerance are qualities common to all the great religions, and whether or not we follow any particular religious tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.”― Dalai Lama
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“We do not necessarily need to become religious, nor even believe in an ideology. We need only to develop our good human qualities and know that love and compassion are the most essential concepts for human survival.”― Dalai Lama
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“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”― Dalai Lama quotes on love
Dalai Lama Quotes on Life
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“Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.”― Dalai Lama quotes on life
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“We all want to live a happy life, so we have to learn to live together in trust and mutual respect. We do have differences of race, nationality, religious faith and so on, but these differences are secondary in comparison to our equality in being human.”― Dalai Lama
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“Appreciation of humanity, compassion and love are key points. If we develop a good heart, whether our field is science, agriculture or politics, since motivation is so crucial, they’ll all improve.”― Dalai Lama quotes on life
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“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
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“I pray for all of us, oppressor and friend, that together we succeed in building a better world through human understanding and love, and that in doing so we may reduce the pain and suffering of all sentient beings.”― Dalai Lama
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“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.”― Dalai Lama
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“Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible.”― Dalai Lama quotes about life
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“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”― Dalai Lama
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“For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities — warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful — happier.”― Dalai Lama
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“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be 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.”― Dalai Lama
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“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”― Dalai Lama
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“We have bigger houses but smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; We have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, but more problems; more medicines, but less healthiness; We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We’ve built more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever, but have less communications; We have become long on quantity, but short on quality. These times are times of fast foods; but slow digestion; Tall man but short character; Steep profits but shallow relationships. It is time when there is much in the window, but nothing in the room.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Happiness
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“The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warmheartedness.”― Dalai Lama quotes on happiness
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“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”― Dalai Lama
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“I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion.”― Dalai Lama
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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 best quotes on happiness
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“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”― Dalai Lama
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“When life becomes too complicated and we feel overwhelmed, it’s often useful just to stand back and remind ourselves of our overall purpose, our overall goal. When faced with a feeling of stagnation and confusion, it may be helpful to take an hour, an afternoon, or even several days to simply reflect on what it is that will truly bring us happiness, and then reset our priorities on the basis of that. This can put our life back in proper context, allow a fresh perspective, and enable us to see which direction to take.”― Dalai Lama
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“If I am only happy for myself, many fewer chances for happiness. If I am happy when good things happen to other people, billions more chances to be happy.”― Dalai Lama quotes on happiness
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“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.”― Dalai Lama
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“Ethics are not a collection of commandments and prohibitions to abide by, but a natural inner offering that can bring happiness and satisfaction to ourselves and others.”― Dalai Lama
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“Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.”― Dalai Lama quotes about happiness
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“Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they can, and the result is happiness.”― Dalai Lama
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“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 one’s mind is the essence of the Buddha’s teaching.”― Dalai Lama
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“The moment you develop a sense of concern for others, you realize that, just like ourselves, they also want happiness; they also want satisfaction.”― Dalai Lama quotes about happiness
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“When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”― Dalai Lama
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“More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other’s well-being, is source of happiness.”― Dalai Lama
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“I believe that happiness can be achieved through training the mind.”― Dalai Lama
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“Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.”― Dalai Lama
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““Happiness” means mainly a sense of deep satisfaction. The object of life or our goal, then, is satisfaction.”― Dalai Lama
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“One great question underlies our experience, whether we think about it or not: what is the purpose of life?… From the moment of birth every human being wants happiness and does not want suffering. Neither social conditioning nor education nor ideology affects this. From the very core of our being, we simply desire contentment… Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.”― Dalai Lama
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“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.”― Dalai Lama quotes on happiness
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“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”― Dalai Lama
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“The basic thing is that everyone wants happiness, no one wants suffering. And happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors. If your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy.”― Dalai Lama
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“The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.”― Dalai Lama quote about happiness
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“We seek happiness in external things without realizing that they don’t help when we have problems within. We need to focus instead on the joy that comes with peace of mind that allows us to remain happy whatever happens.”― Dalai Lama
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“We need to ask ourselves how to find happiness — it’s not in money and power.”― Dalai Lama
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“We need to learn to want what we have, not to have what we want, in order to get stable and steady happiness.”― Dalai Lama quotes happiness
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“Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn’t think that human inner values don’t apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells us which of our emotions are positive and helpful and which are damaging and to be restrained or avoided.”― Dalai Lama
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“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
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“Negative thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. In fact, when we think properly, it is totally illogical to seek happiness if we do nothing to restrain angry, spiteful, and malicious thoughts and emotions.”― Dalai Lama
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“All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.”― Dalai Lama
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“One begins by identifying those factors which lead to happiness and those factors which lead to suffering. Having done this, one then sets about gradually eliminating those factors which lead to suffering and cultivating those which lead to happiness. That is the way.”― Dalai Lama quotes about happiness
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“We seek happiness in external things without realizing that they don’t help when we have problems within. We need to focus instead on the joy that comes with peace of mind that allows us to remain happy whatever happens.”― Dalai Lama
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“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 let’s take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. This is the basis for true compassion.”― Dalai Lama
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“If a person’s basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.”― Dalai Lama
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“I accept everyone as a friend. In truth, we already know one another, profoundly, as human beings who share the same basic goals: We all seek happiness and do not want suffering.”― Dalai Lama
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“The first of my personal commitments is to work to increase human happiness by encouraging the cultivation of inner values and a sense of concern for others’ well being. These are the key factors whether one is a religious person or not.”― Dalai Lama
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“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
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“Human beings by nature want happiness and do not want suffering. With that feeling everyone tries to achieve happiness and tries to get rid of suffering, and everyone has the basic right to do this. In this way, all here are the same, whether rich or poor, educated or uneducated, Easterner or Westerner, believer or non-believer, and within believers whether Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and so on. Basically, from the viewpoint of real human value we are all the same.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes about Peace
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“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”― Best Dalai Lama quotes about peace
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“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.”― Dalai Lama
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“If we are to create a more peaceful world, made up of peaceful individuals, we need a greater concern for others — altruism. That gives inner strength, self-confidence.”― Dalai Lama
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“If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.”― Dalai Lama quotes about peace
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“Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way – everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful to maintain a peace of mind because the main destroyer of a peaceful mind is anger.”― Dalai Lama
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“Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.”― Dalai Lama
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“When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”― Dalai Lama
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“Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content.”― Dalai Lama
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“If there is love, there is hope that one may have real families, real brotherhood, real equanimity, real peace.”― Dalai Lama
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“When you think everything is someone else’s fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.”― Dalai Lama
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“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”― Dalai Lama quotes on peace
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“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”― Dalai Lama
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“When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us.”― Dalai Lama
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“The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one’s family, to one’s neighborhood, to one’s community and so on.”― Dalai Lama
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“Many of the problems we face today are our own creation. Creating a more peaceful world requires a peaceful mind and a peaceful heart. As human brothers and sisters we must live together in tolerance and affection.”― Dalai Lama
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“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.”― Dalai Lama quotes on peace
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“If we ourselves remain angry and then sing world peace, it has little meaning. First, our individual self must learn peace. This we can practice. Then we can teach the rest of the world.”― Dalai Lama
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“When you have this sense of concern, your mind automatically widens. At this point, your own problems, even big problems, will not be so significant. The result? Big increase in peace of mind.”― Dalai Lama
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“Compassion is by nature gentle, peaceful, and soft, but it is very powerful.”― Dalai Lama
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“In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.”― Dalai Lama quotes on inner peace
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“Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility… without this inner peace, no matter how comfortable your life is materially, you may still be worried, disturbed, or unhappy because of circumstances.”― Dalai Lama quotes on inner peace
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“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
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“When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities, and so on.”― Dalai Lama peace quotes
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“Leaving aside the perspective of spiritual practice, even in worldly terms, in terms of our enjoying a happy day-to-day existence, the calmer our minds are, the greater our peace of mind will be and the greater will be our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.”― Dalai Lama
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“Anger and fear undermine our immune system, while warmheartedness brings peace of mind. Therefore, just as we teach children to comply with physical hygiene for the good of their health, we should also counsel them in a kind of hygiene of the emotions.”― Dalai Lama
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“Scientists have shown that where constant anger and hatred undermine our immune systems, compassion strengthens our general well-being. To live more peacefully and joyfully in our day to day lives, we need a warm heart.”― Dalai Lama
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“Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.”― Dalai Lama quotes on peace
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“Just as we employ physical hygiene to protect our health, we need emotional hygiene, the means to tackle our destructive emotions, if we are to achieve peace of mind.”― Dalai Lama
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“As human beings we need to assess whether anger has any value – it destroys our peace of mind. Compassion, on the other hand, brings optimism and hope.”― Dalai Lama
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“In a world where people easily fall under the sway of anger and hatred, we need love, tolerance and contentment. You may have all the physical amenities you need to be comfortable, but it you have no peace of mind, they won’t make you happy. On the other hand, if you have peace of mind, you’ll be happy whether you have those amenities or not.”― Dalai Lama
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“Anger destroys our peace of mind; loving-kindness earns us friends and eliminates the risk of being alone.”― Dalai Lama
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“Virtually all of us have benefited from our mother’s affection at the start of our lives. When someone is on their deathbed, if he or she is surrounded by loved ones they can pass away peacefully. From birth to death we all need affection.”― Dalai Lama
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“It’s only after they have spent time in the modern education system that children begin to develop a sense of ‘us’ and ‘them’ — a stifling of their basic human nature. We need to learn how to keep our natural compassion alive and how to extend and develop it so it can encompass the whole of humanity. Modern life and modern education are focused on external goals — peace of mind concerns the mind within.”― Dalai Lama
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“Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.”― Dalai Lama quotes about peace
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“I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for oneself, one’s own family or nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace.”― Dalai Lama quotes about peace
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“We can achieve peace of mind if we tackle our destructive emotions, so the goal of making the 21st century an era of peace and compassion is feasible. It will involve finding solutions to problems in dialogue, not the use of force.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Compassion
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“Love and compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.”― Dalai Lama quotes on love and compassion
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“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 quotes on love and compassion
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“For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities — warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful — happier.”― Dalai Lama
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“I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion.”― Dalai Lama
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“It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act.”― Dalai Lama quotes on compassion
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“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”― Dalai Lama
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“Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”― Dalai Lama
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“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”― Dalai Lama
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“There are two kinds of compassion. The first comes from a natural concern for friends and family who are close to us. This has limited range but can be the seed for something bigger. We can also learn to extend a genuine concern for others’ well-being, whoever they are. That is real compassion, and only human beings are capable of developing it.”― Dalai Lama
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“The quality of what we do depends on our motivation, which is why we have to learn how to cultivate a compassionate mind.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes about Compassion
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“Be compassionate, not just to your friends but to everyone.”― Dalai Lama
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“As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or unlearned, whether we believe in the Buddha or God, follow some religion or none at all, as long as we have compassion for others and conduct ourselves with restraint out of a sense of responsibility, there is no doubt we will be happy.”― Dalai Lama
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“The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.”― Dalai Lama quotes about compassion
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“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.”― Dalai Lama
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“Just as we can learn how helpful love and compassion can be, we can come to understand that anger, pride, jealousy and arrogance can be detrimental.”― Dalai Lama
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“It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.”― Dalai Lama
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“Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.”― Dalai Lama
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“Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflected in all our thoughts and actions.”― Dalai Lama
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“Compassion is something really worthwhile. It is not just a religious or spiritual subject, not a matter of ideology. It is not a luxury, it is a necessity.”― Dalai Lama
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“True compassion isn’t just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, our compassion for others doesn’t change even if they behave negatively. Our sense of responsibility for others gives rise to a wish to help them actively overcome their problems.”― Dalai Lama
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“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 quotes
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“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.”― Dalai Lama
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“When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present.”― Dalai Lama
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“When we talk about compassion it has to include having compassion for yourself. It’s not just a matter of self-sacrifice. I have observed a foolish sense of selfishness and a wise sense of selfishness. Since we are social animals, who depend on one another, to show love and compassion to others is wise.”― Dalai Lama
157.
“More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other’s well-being, is source of happiness.”― Dalai Lama quotes on compassion and happiness
More Dalai Lama Quotes on Compassion
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“If at the beginning and end of our lives we depend upon the kindness of others, why in the middle of our lives should we not act kindly toward them? It is the pragmatic choice.”― Best Dalai Lama Quotes on Compassion
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“Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content.”― Dalai Lama
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“Compassion is by nature gentle, peaceful, and soft, but it is very powerful.”― Dalai Lama
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“A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility.”― Dalai Lama
162.
“If love is defined as a wish that others be happy and compassion as the wish that they be free from suffering, and you cultivate love and compassion within yourself, it will ensure happiness, good health and peace of mind.”― Dalai Lama
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“If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.”― Dalai Lama quotes on compassion
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“For many people, the only tangible value is money. And of course money has its place, but the value of cultivating a compassionate attitude is much more effective. When we only pay attention to material values, there’s little room for concern for others, or for mutual regard.”― Dalai Lama quotes
Some More Quotes on Compassion
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“We are intelligent, we have seed of compassion from birth. Using reason and intelligence we can enhance our sense of compassion and come to understand how its opposite, anger, is harmful.”― Dalai Lama quotes on compassion
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“It is important not to allow ourselves to be put off by the magnitude of others’ suffering. The misery of millions is not a cause for pity. Rather it is a cause for compassion.”― Dalai Lama
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“A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.”― Dalai Lama
168.
“Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts, a key element of which has to be the nurturing of our compassionate nature.”― Dalai Lama
169.
“The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.”― Dalai Lama
170.
“Irrespective of whether we have faith in religion or not, it’s good to be more compassionate. It makes us happier as individuals with a positive influence on our families and the neighborhood where we live.”― Dalai Lama
171.
“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 dignities. That we humans can help each other is one of our unique human capacities.”― Dalai Lama
Quotes about Compassion
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“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”― Dalai Lama
173.
“A person’s underlying outlook and motivation can certainly affect how he or she responds to life’s adversities and dangers. An attitude of kindness and compassion brings a sense of self-confidence, an inner strength that reduces fear. In fact, an individual’s response to danger and ability to deal with fear can often depend more on their outlook and personal characteristics than on the nature of the situation itself.”― Dalai Lama
174.
“I think technology really increased human ability. But technology cannot produce compassion.”― Dalai Lama
175.
“I believe everyone has the responsibility to develop a happier world. We need, ultimately, to have a greater concern for others’ well-being. In other words, kindness or compassion, which is lacking now. We must pay more attention to our inner values. We must look inside.”― Dalai Lama
176.
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes About Health
177.
“On what surprised him most about humanity: Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”― Dalai Lama quotes about health
178.
“We have bigger houses but smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; We have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, but more problems; more medicines, but less healthiness; We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We’ve built more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever, but have less communications; We have become long on quantity, but short on quality. These times are times of fast foods; but slow digestion; Tall man but short character; Steep profits but shallow relationships. It is time when there is much in the window, but nothing in the room.”― Dalai Lama
179.
“If love is defined as a wish that others be happy and compassion as the wish that they be free from suffering, and you cultivate love and compassion within yourself, it will ensure happiness, good health and peace of mind.”― Dalai Lama
180.
“A sense of contentment is crucial to being happy. Physical health, material wealth and friends contribute to this, but contentment governs our relations with them all.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Health
181.
“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.”― Dalai Lama quotes on health
182.
“Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn’t think that human inner values don’t apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells us which of our emotions are positive and helpful and which are damaging and to be restrained or avoided.”― Dalai Lama
183.
“Anger and fear undermine our immune system, while warmheartedness brings peace of mind. Therefore, just as we teach children to comply with physical hygiene for the good of their health, we should also counsel them in a kind of hygiene of the emotions.”― Dalai Lama quotes on health
184.
“Anger itself makes us feel bad and so, ultimately, it is bad for our health.”― Dalai Lama
185.
“Inner transformation is not a matter of faith or prayer. It involves reason and the use of human intelligence. A calm and healthy mind has a very positive effect on our physical health and well-being.”― Dalai Lama
186.
“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
187.
“Better grounded emotionally through patience, we become stronger mentally and spiritually, and tend to be healthier physically.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes Health
188.
“Just as we employ physical hygiene to protect our health, we need emotional hygiene, the means to tackle our destructive emotions, if we are to achieve peace of mind.”― Dalai Lama
189.
“There’s a need to improve our education systems. We’re used to instructions about observing physical hygiene to preserve our health, but we need to add to it a sense of emotional hygiene. This means learning to tackle destructive emotions like anger, fear and hatred.”― Dalai Lama quotes health
190.
“As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore part of our responsibility toward others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier, than we found it.”― Dalai Lama quotes health
Dalai Lama Quotes on Mankind
191.
“On what surprised him most about humanity: Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”― Dalai Lama quotes on mankind
192.
“It’s only after they have spent time in the modern education system that children begin to develop a sense of ‘us’ and ‘them’ — a stifling of their basic human nature. We need to learn how to keep our natural compassion alive and how to extend and develop it so it can encompass the whole of humanity. Modern life and modern education are focused on external goals — peace of mind concerns the mind within.”― Dalai Lama
193.
“The basis of moral principles is to have a real concern for the well-being of others and an appreciation of the oneness of humanity. Whether science or religion is constructive or destructive depends on our motivation and whether we are guided by moral principles.”― Dalai Lama
194.
“Climate change is not the concern of just one or two nations. It is an issue that affects the whole of humanity and every living being on this earth.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes about Humanity
195.
“The world doesn’t belong to leaders. The world belongs to all humanity.”― Dalai Lama quotes about humanity
196.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”― Quotes about Humanity
197.
“Scientists have a special responsibility, a moral responsibility, in ensuring that science serves the interests of humanity in the best possible way.”― Dalai Lama
198.
“Appreciation of humanity, compassion and love are key points. If we develop a good heart, whether our field is science, agriculture or politics, since motivation is so crucial, they’ll all improve.”― Dalai Lama
199.
“I don’t think of myself just as a Tibetan or a Buddhist, but as a human being. We have to think of the whole of humanity. Being human is the common ground in our efforts to create a better world. Remember, we all survive in dependence on others.”― Dalai Lama
200.
“If we were really to see one another as brothers and sisters, there would be no basis for division, cheating and exploitation among us. Therefore it’s important to promote the idea of the oneness of humanity, that in being human we are all the same.”― Dalai Lama
201.
“I am one of the 7 billion human beings alive today. We each have a responsibility to think about humanity and the good of the world because it affects our own future. We weren’t born on this planet at this time to create problems but to bring about some benefit.”― Dalai Lama
Humanity Quotes
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“When the heart is closed it leads to fear, stress and anger. Nurturing the idea of the oneness of humanity has the effect of opening the heart.”― Best Dalai Lama quotes on Humanity
203.
“We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.”― Dalai Lama
204.
“Individual happiness can contribute in a profound and effective way to the overall improvement of our entire human community.”― Dalai Lama
205.
“The world doesn’t belong to leaders. The world belongs to all humanity.”― Dalai Lama
206.
“Ultimately, humanity is one and this small planet is our only home. If we are to protect this home of ours, each of us needs to experience a vivid sense of universal altruism.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Kindness
207.
“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 quotes on kindness
208.
“For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities — warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful — happier.”― Dalai Lama
209.
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be 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.”― Dalai Lama quotes on kindness
210.
“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
211.
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”― Dalai Lama
212.
“Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”― Dalai Lama
213.
“Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.”― Dalai Lama quotes on kindness
Quotes About Kindness
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“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.”― Dalai Lama
215.
“When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”― Dalai Lama
216.
“There are ways in which we can consciously work to develop feelings of love and kindness. For some of us, the most effective way to do so is through religious practice. For others it may be non-religious practices. What is important is that we each make a sincere effort to take our responsibility for each other and for the natural environment we live in seriously.”― Dalai Lama
217.
“The kind of behavior that really is spiritual practice consists of refraining from falsehood and abiding by the truth, neither humiliating nor mocking others, being humble, and having a good heart and helping others.”― Dalai Lama
218.
“If at the beginning and end of our lives we depend upon the kindness of others, why in the middle of our lives should we not act kindly toward them? It is the pragmatic choice.”― Dalai Lama
219.
“When someone who has lived a kind life dies, people miss them and say so. But when an angry, greedy, ruthless person dies, there’s a sense of relief. So, I try to practice warmheartedness wherever I go.”― Dalai Lama
220.
“Love, kindness, compassion and tolerance are qualities common to all the great religions, and whether or not we follow any particular religious tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Motivational Quotes
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“As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings.”― Dalai Lama
222.
“The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warmheartedness.”― Dalai Lama
223.
“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”― Dalai Lama motivational quotes
224.
“The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.”― Dalai Lama
225.
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”― Dalai Lama motivational quotes
226.
“It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view.”― Dalai Lama
227.
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”― Dalai Lama
228.
“We need to learn to want what we have, not to have what we want, in order to get stable and steady happiness.”― Dalai Lama
229.
“The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.”― Dalai Lama
230.
“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”― Dalai Lama
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“With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.”― Dalai Lama
232.
“We need to be determined to achieve positive change, but also need to be able to take a long view of what needs to be done.”― Dalai Lama
233.
“Ultimately we have to change attitudes, not by law but by education.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Inspirational Quotes
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“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.”― Best Dalai Lama Inspirational Quotes
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“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.”― Dalai Lama
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“The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one’s life.”― Dalai Lama inspirational quotes
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“If we are sincere in taking care of others, if we protect their lives and respect their rights, we’ll be able to conduct our lives transparently and that is the basis of trust, which in turn is the basis of friendship.”― Dalai Lama
238.
“Friendship depends on trust, not money, not power, not mere education or knowledge. Only if there is trust will there be friendship.”― Dalai Lama
239.
“We earn other people’s trust when we show a genuine concern for their well-being.”― Dalai Lama
240.
“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”― Dalai Lama
241.
“Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.”― Dalai Lama quotes inspirational
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“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”― Dalai Lama
243.
“Silence is sometimes the best answer.”― Dalai Lama
244.
“Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.”― Dalai Lama
245.
“If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.”― My Favorite inspirational Dalai Lama quotes
Dalai Lama Quotes on Friendship
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“We need friends and friendship is based on trust. To earn trust, money and power aren’t enough; you have to show some concern for others. You can’t buy trust in the supermarket.”― Dalai Lama quotes on friendship
247.
“If we are sincere in taking care of others, if we protect their lives and respect their rights, we’ll be able to conduct our lives transparently and that is the basis of trust, which in turn is the basis of friendship.”― Dalai Lama quotes
248.
“Be honest, truthful, and altruistic. If you concern yourself with taking care of others, there’ll be no room for lies, bullying and cheating. If you’re truthful you can live transparently, which will enable you to establish trust, the basis for making friends.”― Dalai Lama
249.
“Friendship depends on trust, not money, not power, not mere education or knowledge. Only if there is trust will there be friendship.”― Best Dalai Lama Quotes on Friendship
250.
“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.”― Dalai Lama
251.
“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.”― Dalai Lama quotes on friendship
252.
“It’s good to remember that other human beings are like us. We are born the same way; we die the same way. While we’re alive it’s better to be able to trust each other as friends.”― Dalai Lama
More Quotes about Friendship
253.
“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
254.
“When we develop patience, we find that we develop a reserve of calm and tranquility. We tend to be less antagonistic and more pleasant to associate with. This creates a positive atmosphere around us and it is easy for others to relate to us.”― Dalai Lama
255.
“Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Religion
256.
“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”― Dalai Lama quotes on religion
257.
“My main hope is eventually, in modern education field, introduce education about warmheartedness, not based on religion, but based on common experience and a common sort of sense, and then scientific finding.”― Dalai Lama
258.
“If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.”― Dalai Lama
259.
“We can’t say that all religions are the same, different religions have different views and fundamental differences. But it does not matter, as all religions are meant to help in bringing about a better world with better and happier human beings. On this level, I think that through different philosophical explanations and approaches, all religions have the same goal and the same potential.”― Dalai Lama
260.
“The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.”― Dalai Lama
More Quotes about Religion
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“Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics, whether we believe in God or karma, moral ethics is a code which everyone is able to pursue.”― Dalai Lama quotes about religion
262.
“I am a man of religion, but religion alone cannot answer all our problems.”― Dalai Lama
263.
“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”― Dalai Lama
264.
“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 quotes about religion
265.
“Whether you believe in God or not does not matter so much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good life.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes About Man
266.
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be 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.”― Dalai Lama
267.
“The remedy is to look deeper and recognize that we human beings are physically, mentally and emotionally the same.”― Dalai Lama
268.
“As individuals we can influence our own families. Our families can influence our communities and our communities can influence our nations.”― Dalai Lama
269.
“The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.”― Dalai Lama
270.
“We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.”― Dalai Lama
271.
“Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.”― Dalai Lama
272.
“Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this body, and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is something precious.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Work
273.
“In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time.”― Dalai Lama quotes on work
274.
“Because motivation pervades all action, it is important that we have a positive motivation. Whatever we are involved in, whether it’s politics, education, medicine, law, engineering, science, business or industry, the nature of our motivation determines the character of our work.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes On Worry
275.
“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.”― Dalai Lama quotes on worry
276.
“If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.”― Dalai Lama
277.
“If a problem can be solved it will be. If it can not be solved there is no use worrying about it.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Forgiveness
278.
“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
279.
“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.”― Dalai Lama
280.
“The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.”― Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Quotes on Death
281.
“Virtually all of us have benefited from our mother’s affection at the start of our lives. When someone is on their deathbed, if he or she is surrounded by loved ones they can pass away peacefully. From birth to death we all need affection.”― Dalai Lama
Quotes on Mosquito
282.
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”― Dalai Lama
Quotes on Meditation
283.
“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”― Dalai Lama quotes on meditation
284.
“Sleep is the best meditation.”― Dalai Lama
285.
“Action is more important than meditation.”― Dalai Lama
Quotes on family
286.
“There are two kinds of compassion. The first comes from a natural concern for friends and family who are close to us. This has limited range but can be the seed for something bigger. We can also learn to extend a genuine concern for others’ well-being, whoever they are. That is real compassion, and only human beings are capable of developing it.”― Dalai Lama
287.
“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
288.
“The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one’s family, to one’s neighborhood, to one’s community and so on.”― Dalai Lama
289.
“I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for oneself, one’s own family or nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace.”― Dalai Lama
Favorite Dalai Lama Quotes
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“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.”― Dalai Lama
291.
“To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never give up.”― Best Dalai Lama quotes
292.
“I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.”― Dalai Lama
293.
“An eye for an eye… we are all blind.”― Dalai Lama
294.
“Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values.”― Dalai Lama
295.
“I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us.”― Dalai Lama
296.
“Spend some time alone every day.”― Dalai Lama
297.
“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”― Dalai Lama
298.
“An open heart is an open mind.”― Dalai Lama
299.
“Smile if you want a smile from another face.”― Dalai Lama
300.
“You have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing.”― Best Dalai Lama quotes
301.
“Smile if you want a smile from another face.”― Dalai Lama
302.
“Optimism leads to success; pessimism leads to defeat.”― Dalai Lama
303.
“Never give up. No matter what is going on. Never give up.”― Dalai Lama
304.
“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”― Dalai Lama
305.
“I am just one human being.”― Dalai Lama
306.
“I want to be just a pure spiritual leader.”― Dalai Lama
307.
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”― Dalai Lama
308.
“Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.”― Dalai Lama
309.
“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.”― Dalai Lama
More Dalai Lama Quotes
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“Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. Instead of getting angry nurture a deep caring and respect for troublemakers because by creating such trying circumstances they provide us with invaluable opportunities to practice tolerance and patience.”― Dalai Lama
311.
“Optimism doesn’t mean that you are blind to the reality of the situation. It means that you remain motivated to seek a solution to whatever problems arise.”― Dalai Lama
312.
“We all have the power of thought – so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything.”― Dalai Lama
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“Most people prefer a smile to a frown. It’s human nature. Even dogs respond with wagging tails to a smile and other shows of affection.”― Dalai Lama
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“Instead of looking to blame others and the world around us, we should first look within ourselves.”― Dalai Lama
315.
“I will not propose to you that my way is best. The decision is up to you. If you find some point which may be suitable to you, then you can carry out experiments for yourself. If you find that it is of no use, then you can discard it.”― Dalai Lama
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“Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.”― Dalai Lama
317.
“We are the controller of the technology. If we become a slave of technology, then that’s not good.”― Dalai Lama
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