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."

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”

— Dalai Lama

Religion

All Quotes by Dalai Lama

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

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Best

“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

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

— Dalai Lama

Peace

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

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Respect

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

— Dalai Lama

Peace

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

— Dalai Lama

Motivational

“Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.”

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Life

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

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Happiness

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

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Power

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

— Dalai Lama

Faith

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

— Dalai Lama

Happiness

“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

“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.”

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Religion

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

— Dalai Lama

Faith

“Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain.”

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Anger

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

— Dalai Lama

Happiness

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

— Dalai Lama

Hope

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

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Good

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

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Positive