The Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935, in Taktser, China. He was a known Buddhist monk and the head of Tibetan Buddhism. His achievements include winning the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent struggle for Tibetan freedom, as well as advocating for peace, nonviolence, and interfaith harmony. May these Dalai Lama quotes and sayings give you insights into his ideals that will help you for the betterment of yourself.
1. “The way to change other's minds is with affection and not anger.” – Dalai Lama
2. “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.” – Dalai Lama
3. “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
4. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama
5. “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.” – Dalai Lama
6. “Happiness is determined more by one's state of mind than by external events.” – Dalai Lama
7. “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” – Dalai Lama
8. “Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.” – Dalai Lama
9. “The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.” – Dalai Lama
-min.jpg "Famous quotes and sayings by Dalai Lama")
10. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – Dalai Lama
11. “Silence is sometimes the best answer.” – Dalai Lama
12. “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
13. “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” – Dalai Lama
14. “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
-min.jpg "Famous quotes and sayings by Dalai Lama")
15. “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” – Dalai Lama
16. “Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.” – Dalai Lama
17. “If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” – Dalai Lama
18. “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama
19. “All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.” – Dalai Lama
-min.jpg "Famous quotes and sayings by Dalai Lama")
20. “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama
21. “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.” – Dalai Lama
22. “Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” – Dalai Lama
23. “World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.” – Dalai Lama
24. “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” – Dalai Lama
-min.jpg "Famous quotes and sayings by Dalai Lama")
25. “When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways--either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.” – Dalai Lama
26. “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.” – Dalai Lama
27. “When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.” – Dalai Lama
28. “In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.” – Dalai Lama
29. “A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.” – Dalai Lama
30. “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” – Dalai Lama
More Best Dalai Lama Quotes and Sayings about Life
31. “If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it.” – Dalai Lama
32. “True change is within; leave the outside as it is.” – Dalai Lama
33. “It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” – Dalai Lama
34. “A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.” – Dalai Lama
35. “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.” – Dalai Lama
36. “The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.” – Dalai Lama
37. “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” – Dalai Lama
38. “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
39. “Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.” – Dalai Lama
40. “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
41. “Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.” – Dalai Lama
42. “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
43. “I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.” – Dalai Lama
44. “Someone else's action should not determine your response.” – Dalai Lama
45. “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
46. “If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.” – Dalai Lama
47. “I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.” – Dalai Lama
48. “Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.” – Dalai Lama
49. “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
50. “A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.” – Dalai Lama
51. “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
52. “When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” – Dalai Lama
53. “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” – Dalai Lama
54. “Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.” – Dalai Lama
55. “A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.” – Dalai Lama
56. “Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.” – Dalai Lama
57. “The various features and aspects of human life, such as longevity, good health, success, happiness, and so forth, which we consider desirable, are all dependent on kindness and a good heart.” – Dalai Lama
58. “An open heart is an open mind.” – Dalai Lama
59. “It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act.” – Dalai Lama
60. “We need to learn to want what we have, not to have what we want, in order to get stable and steady happiness.” – Dalai Lama
61. “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” – Dalai Lama
62. “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” – Dalai Lama
63. “Human happiness and human satisfaction most ultimately come from within oneself.” – Dalai Lama
64. “The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.” – Dalai Lama
65. “The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.” – Dalai Lama
66. “If a problem can be solved it will be. If it can not be solved there is no use worrying about it.” – Dalai Lama
67. “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” – Dalai Lama
68. “With the realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.” – Dalai Lama
69. “Don't be a person of success, be a person of value.” – Dalai Lama
70. “The ultimate source of my mental happiness is my peace of mind. Nothing can destroy this except my own anger.” – Dalai Lama
71. “Too much self-centered attitude, you see, brings, you see, isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering.” – Dalai Lama
72. “In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” – Dalai Lama
73. “Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility.” – Dalai Lama
74. “Let go of negative people. They only show up to share complaints, problems, disastrous stories, fear, and judgment on others. If somebody is looking for a bin to throw all their trash into, make sure it's not in your mind.” – Dalai Lama
75. “There is a saying in Tibetan: Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.” – Dalai Lama
76. “Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” – Dalai Lama
77. “Nine times fail, nine times try again.” – Dalai Lama
78. “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” – Dalai Lama
79. “Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.” – Dalai Lama
80. “The key to happiness is letting go of what bothers you.” – Dalai Lama
Share these Famous Dalai Lama Quotes and Phrases with your friends, family, and loved ones to inspire them as well.
2. “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.” – Dalai Lama
3. “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
4. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama
5. “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.” – Dalai Lama
6. “Happiness is determined more by one's state of mind than by external events.” – Dalai Lama
7. “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” – Dalai Lama
8. “Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.” – Dalai Lama
9. “The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.” – Dalai Lama
11. “Silence is sometimes the best answer.” – Dalai Lama
12. “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
13. “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” – Dalai Lama
14. “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
16. “Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.” – Dalai Lama
17. “If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” – Dalai Lama
18. “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama
19. “All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.” – Dalai Lama
21. “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.” – Dalai Lama
22. “Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” – Dalai Lama
23. “World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.” – Dalai Lama
24. “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” – Dalai Lama
26. “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.” – Dalai Lama
27. “When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.” – Dalai Lama
28. “In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.” – Dalai Lama
29. “A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.” – Dalai Lama
30. “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” – Dalai Lama
More Best Dalai Lama Quotes and Sayings about Life
31. “If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it.” – Dalai Lama
32. “True change is within; leave the outside as it is.” – Dalai Lama
33. “It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” – Dalai Lama
34. “A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.” – Dalai Lama
35. “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.” – Dalai Lama
36. “The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.” – Dalai Lama
37. “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” – Dalai Lama
38. “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
39. “Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.” – Dalai Lama
40. “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
41. “Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.” – Dalai Lama
42. “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
43. “I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.” – Dalai Lama
44. “Someone else's action should not determine your response.” – Dalai Lama
45. “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
46. “If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.” – Dalai Lama
47. “I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.” – Dalai Lama
48. “Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.” – Dalai Lama
49. “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
50. “A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.” – Dalai Lama
51. “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
52. “When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” – Dalai Lama
53. “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” – Dalai Lama
54. “Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.” – Dalai Lama
55. “A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.” – Dalai Lama
56. “Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.” – Dalai Lama
57. “The various features and aspects of human life, such as longevity, good health, success, happiness, and so forth, which we consider desirable, are all dependent on kindness and a good heart.” – Dalai Lama
58. “An open heart is an open mind.” – Dalai Lama
59. “It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act.” – Dalai Lama
60. “We need to learn to want what we have, not to have what we want, in order to get stable and steady happiness.” – Dalai Lama
61. “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” – Dalai Lama
62. “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” – Dalai Lama
63. “Human happiness and human satisfaction most ultimately come from within oneself.” – Dalai Lama
64. “The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.” – Dalai Lama
65. “The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.” – Dalai Lama
66. “If a problem can be solved it will be. If it can not be solved there is no use worrying about it.” – Dalai Lama
67. “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” – Dalai Lama
68. “With the realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.” – Dalai Lama
69. “Don't be a person of success, be a person of value.” – Dalai Lama
70. “The ultimate source of my mental happiness is my peace of mind. Nothing can destroy this except my own anger.” – Dalai Lama
71. “Too much self-centered attitude, you see, brings, you see, isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering.” – Dalai Lama
72. “In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” – Dalai Lama
73. “Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility.” – Dalai Lama
74. “Let go of negative people. They only show up to share complaints, problems, disastrous stories, fear, and judgment on others. If somebody is looking for a bin to throw all their trash into, make sure it's not in your mind.” – Dalai Lama
75. “There is a saying in Tibetan: Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.” – Dalai Lama
76. “Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” – Dalai Lama
77. “Nine times fail, nine times try again.” – Dalai Lama
78. “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” – Dalai Lama
79. “Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.” – Dalai Lama
80. “The key to happiness is letting go of what bothers you.” – Dalai Lama
Share these Famous Dalai Lama Quotes and Phrases with your friends, family, and loved ones to inspire them as well.