Dalai Lama Quotes

“With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.”
― Dalai Lama


“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
― Dalai Lama


“Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.”
― Dalai Lama


“Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.”
― 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.”
― Dalai Lama


“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
― Dalai Lama


“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”
― Dalai Lama


“When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.”
― Dalai Lama


“Sleep is the best meditation.”
― Dalai Lama


“When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need.'.”
― Dalai Lama


“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.”
― Dalai Lama


“A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.”
― Dalai Lama


“We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.”
― Dalai Lama


“The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.”
― Dalai Lama


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


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


“Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.”
― Dalai Lama


“In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.”
― Dalai Lama


“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
― Dalai Lama


“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”
― Dalai Lama


“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
― Dalai Lama


“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”
― Dalai Lama


“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.”
― Dalai Lama


“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
― Dalai Lama


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