“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
“I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.”
EducationAll Quotes by Dalai Lama
“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.”
Religion“I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture.”
History“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Motivational“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
Hope“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.”
Morning“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“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“Sleep is the best meditation.”
Best“In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.”
Best“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
Happiness“If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.”
Faith“I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.”
Education“Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain.”
Anger“Some mischievous people always there. Last several thousand years, always there. In future, also.”
Future“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.”
Hope“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“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”
Peace“Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.”
Religion“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