Dalai Lama Quotes
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
(The Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness, 1990)
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
The root of happiness is altruism - the wish to be of service to others.
The ultimate source of happiness is our mental attitude.
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.
Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
Sleep is the best meditation.
To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.
Today, we are truly a global family. What happens in one part of the world may affect us all.
Once you try to control or discipline your anger, then eventually even big events will not cause anger.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.
True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
Through money or power you cannot solve all problems. The problem in the human heart must be solved first.
I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion.
Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility.
A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man´s wisdom even if he associates with a sage.
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.
