Dalai Lama Quotes

The Dalai Lama quotes are ones that have inspired people around the world. He was born in 1935 and is the Head of the Dge-lugs-pa order of Tibetan Buddhists. We hope you enjoy these famous inspirational quotes.

I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness.
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We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
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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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Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
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I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
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I believe in justice and truth, without which there would be no basis for human hope.
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Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
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There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
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Spend some time alone every day.
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Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
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Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
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Three qualities enable people to understand the teachings: objectivity, which means an open mind; intelligence, which is the critical faculty to discern the real meaning by checking the teachings of Buddha; and interest and commitment, which means enthusiasm.
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It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
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In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.
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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.
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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

Just as we should cultivate more gentle and peaceful relations with our fellow human beings, we should also extend that same kind of attitude towards the natural environment. Morally speaking, we should be concerned for our whole environment.
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Every man has the basis of good. Not only human beings, you can find it among animals and insects, for instance, when we treat a dog or horse lovingly.
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Human beings will continue to deceive and overpower one another. Basically, everyone exists in the very nature of suffering, so to abuse or mistreat each other is futile. The foundation of all spiritual practice is love. That you practice this well is my only request.
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A great rock is not disturbed by the wind; the mind of a wise man is not disturbed by either honor or abuse.
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In the present circumstances, no one can afford to assume that someone else will solve their problems. Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our global family in the right direction. Good wishes are not sufficient; we must become actively engaged.
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