“The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.”
Change
“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.”
ReligionAll Quotes by Dalai Lama
“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”
Religion“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”
Peace“If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.”
Power“Sleep is the best meditation.”
Best“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.”
Religion“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
Religion“Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.”
Religion“If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.”
Faith“China has to go along with world trends. That's democracy, liberty, individual freedom. China sooner or later has to go that way. It cannot go backward.”
Freedom“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
Happiness“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Motivational“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.”
Respect“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
Hope“Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain.”
Anger“Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.”
Food“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”
Positive“In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.”
Best“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.”
Forgiveness“My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.”
Faith