Here we listed best Dalai Lama Quotes for you
1. “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama
2. “Someone else’s action should not determine your response.” – Dalai Lama
3. “It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” – Dalai Lama
4. “Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.” – Dalai Lama
5. “Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.” – Dalai Lama
6. “Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them, we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. Instead of getting angry, nurture a deep caring and respect for troublemakers because by creating such trying circumstances they provide us with invaluable opportunities to practice tolerance and patience.” – Dalai Lama
7. “I find hope in the darkest days, and focus in the brightest.” – Dalai Lama
8. “Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.” – Dalai Lama
9. “As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings.” – Dalai Lama
10. “When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present.”– Dalai Lama
11. “Sleep is the best meditation.”– Dalai Lama
12. “The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.”– Dalai Lama
13. “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”– Dalai Lama
14. “Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result, you feel peaceful and content.”– Dalai Lama
15. “An open heart is an open mind.”– Dalai Lama
16. “Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.”– Dalai Lama
17. “Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn’t think that human inner values don’t apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells us which of our emotions are positive and helpful and which are damaging and to be restrained or avoided.”– Dalai Lama
18. “There are two kinds of compassion. The first comes from a natural concern for friends and family who are close to us. This has limited range but can be the seed for something bigger. We can also learn to extend a genuine concern for others’ well-being, whoever they are. That is real compassion, and only human beings are capable of developing it.”– Dalai Lama
19. “Neither a space station nor an enlightened mind can be realized in a day.”– Dalai Lama
20. “Action is more important than meditation.”– Dalai Lama
21. “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
22. “Virtually all of us have benefited from our mother’s affection at the start of our lives. When someone is on their deathbed if he or she is surrounded by loved ones they can pass away peacefully. From birth to death we all need affection.”– Dalai Lama
23. “I don’t know whether the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars, and planets, has a deeper meaning or not, but at the very least, it is clear that we humans who live on this earth face the task of making a happy life for ourselves. Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.”– Dalai Lama
24. “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
25. “Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, “I am of no value”, is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought – so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything. It is usually said that you are your own master.”– Dalai Lama
26. “To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness.” – Dalai Lama
27. “A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.” – Dalai Lama
28. “If a problem can be solved it will be. If it can not be solved there is no use worrying about it.” – Dalai Lama
29. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – Dalai Lama
30. “In order to carry out a positive action we must develop a positive vision.” – Dalai Lama
31. “Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.” – Dalai Lama
32. “I believe the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in that religion or this religion, we are all seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness.” – Dalai Lama
33. “If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.” – Dalai Lama
34. “Anger or hatred is like a fisherman’s hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.” – Dalai Lama
35. “An open heart is an open mind.” – Dalai Lama
36. “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” – Dalai Lama
37. “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” – Dalai Lama
38. “Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.” – Dalai Lama
39. “We all have the power of thought—so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything.” – Dalai Lama
40. “Smile if you want a smile from another face.” – Dalai Lama
41. “I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us.” – Dalai Lama
42. “Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values.” – Dalai Lama
43. “Instead of wondering WHY this is happening to you, consider why this is happening to YOU.” – Dalai Lama
44. “An eye for an eye… we are all blind.” – Dalai Lama
45. “A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.” – Dalai Lama
46. “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.” – Dalai Lama
47. “In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.” – Dalai Lama
48. “To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never give up.” – Dalai Lama
49. “Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.” – Dalai Lama
50. “I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for oneself, one’s own family, or nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace.” – Dalai Lama
51. “Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.” – Dalai Lama
52. “The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one’s family, to one’s neighborhood, to one’s community and so on.” – Dalai Lama
53. “In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time.” – Dalai Lama
54. “You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them — for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions.” – Dalai Lama
55. “Optimism doesn’t mean that you are blind to the reality of the situation. It means that you remain motivated to seek a solution to whatever problems arise.” – Dalai Lama
56. “We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want to suffer. It then becomes both morally wrong and pragmatically unwise to pursue only one’s own happiness oblivious to the feelings and aspirations of all others who surround us as members of the same human family. The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.” – Dalai Lama
57. “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama
58. “I will not propose to you that my way is best. The decision is up to you. If you find some point which may be suitable to you, then you can carry out experiments for yourself. If you find that it is of no use, then you can discard it.” – Dalai Lama
59. “Never give up. No matter what is going on. Never give up.” – Dalai Lama
60. “Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” – Dalai Lama
61. “Optimism leads to success; pessimism leads to defeat.” – Dalai Lama
62. “When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present.” – Dalai Lama
63. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”– Dalai Lama
64. “Love is the absence of judgment.” – Dalai Lama
65. “Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.” – Dalai Lama
66. “Most people prefer a smile to a frown. It’s human nature. Even dogs respond with wagging tails to a smile and other shows of affection.”– Dalai Lama
67. “I want to be just a pure spiritual leader.” – Dalai Lama
68. “If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.” – Dalai Lama
69. “Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.” – Dalai Lama
70. “Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics, whether we believe in God or karma, moral ethics is a code which everyone is able to pursue.” – Dalai Lama
71. “Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility…without this inner peace, no matter how comfortable your life is materially, you may still be worried, disturbed, or unhappy because of circumstances.” – Dalai Lama
72. “Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant of an impression by remaining silent.” – Dalai Lama
73. “Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.” – Dalai Lama
74. “When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it also helps us to develop inner happiness and peace.” – Dalai Lama
75. “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.” – Dalai Lama
76. “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” – Dalai Lama
77. “As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is, therefore, part of our responsibility toward others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier than we found it.” – Dalai Lama
78. “Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.” – Dalai Lama
79. “Someone else’s action should not determine your response.” – Dalai Lama
80. “Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.” – Dalai Lama
81. “The more you are motivated by love, The more fearless & free your actions will be.” – Dalai Lama
82. “Happiness is not something readymade, it comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
83. “Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or non-believing, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek. On this fundamental level, religion, ethnicity, culture, and language make no difference.” – Dalai Lama
84. “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”– Dalai Lama
85. “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”– Dalai Lama
86. “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
87. “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” – Dalai Lama
88. “The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival.” – Dalai Lama
89. “Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day.” – Dalai Lama
90. “I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not talking about the short-term gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs, or gambling (though I’m not knocking them), but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. The kind that sticks.” – Dalai Lama
91. “The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.” – Dalai Lama
92. “What surprises me most is “Man” because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he doesn’t enjoy the present; The result being he doesn’t live in the present or the future; He lives as if he’s never going to die, and then he dies having never really lived.” – Dalai Lama
93. “It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” – Dalai Lama
94. “There is only one important point you must keep in your mind and let it be your guide. No matter what people call you, you are just who you are. Keep to this truth. You must ask yourself how you want to live your life. We live and we die, this is the truth that we can only face alone. No one can help us, not even the Buddha. So consider carefully, what prevents you from living the way you want to live your life?” – Dalai Lama
95. “We are the controller of technology. If we become slaves to technology, then that’s not good.” – Dalai Lama
96. “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.” – Dalai Lama
97. “I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.” – Dalai Lama
98. “Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” – Dalai Lama
99. “Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations, you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.” – Dalai Lama
100. “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama
