Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama

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Recognized as a Head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, Dalai Lama offered the world both action and articulate reflection. Dalai Lama's observations on Religion are as sharp as their thoughts on Life, revealing genuine breadth of mind. Our collection includes 54 quotes from Dalai Lama, touching on Religion, Life, Happiness, Good, and Best — a testament to just how much they had to say. Consider this gem from Dalai Lama: "Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain."

“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.”

— Dalai Lama

Change

All Quotes by Dalai Lama

“Computers make me totally blank out.”

— Dalai Lama

Computers

“The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.”

— Dalai Lama

Best

“I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.”

— Dalai Lama

Hope

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

— Dalai Lama

Religion

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

— Dalai Lama

Positive

“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.”

— Dalai Lama

Respect

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”

— Dalai Lama

Peace

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

— Dalai Lama

Happiness

“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

Religion

“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

Attitude

“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

Life

“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.”

— Dalai Lama

Change

“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

Forgiveness

“I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture.”

— Dalai Lama

History

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

— Dalai Lama

Happiness

“If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.”

— Dalai Lama

Power

“My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.”

— Dalai Lama

Faith

“The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.”

— Dalai Lama

Good

“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

Morning

“If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.”

— Dalai Lama

Faith