Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama

40 quotes

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."

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

— Dalai Lama

Love

All Quotes by Dalai Lama

“Computers make me totally blank out.”

— Dalai Lama

Computers

“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

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

— Dalai Lama

Happiness

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

— Dalai Lama

Faith

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

— Dalai Lama

Religion

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

— Dalai Lama

Religion

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

— Dalai Lama

Power

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

— Dalai Lama

Love

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

— Dalai Lama

Happiness

“Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.”

— Dalai Lama

Religion

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

— Dalai Lama

Faith

“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

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

— Dalai Lama

Motivational

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

— Dalai Lama

Good

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

— Dalai Lama

Home

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

— Dalai Lama

Positive

“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

“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

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

— Dalai Lama

Respect

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

— Dalai Lama

Peace