No need to be a Buddhist to admire the Dalai Lama's mark on this world. A "simple Buddhist monk," as he describes himself, the Dalai Lama is renowned for his sage wisdom on many facets of life, and his famous quotes are cited all across the globe. He has emerged as one of the most beloved and respected spiritual figures of the 20th century. The 14th Dalai Lama has dedicated his entire life to fostering international peace, bridging gaps between opposing nations, and environmental concerns. He is a loving and compassionate leader, which can be felt in the inspirational quotes and the life-long collected wisdom he shares with the world.
In the past few decades, the Dalai Lama has established educational, cultural, and religious institutions that have significantly helped to preserve the Tibetan identity and its rich past. And despite being of respectable age, he doesn't stop bringing Buddhist teachings to the international community today. Despite its Buddhist views, the values and preachings of the Tibetan spiritual leader can be applied to every human being, regardless of their religion or beliefs.
In the Dalai Lama quotes, anyone can find a handful of advice and ample inspiration. Gathered from the plentiful public speeches he delivered worldwide, having visited more than 62 countries, the Dalai Lama's quotes about life, peace, and spirituality work as a universal code for humanity and guide of morality. Look no further if you are looking for encouraging spiritual quotes or simply inspiring quotes to live a moral and rewarding life.
Below, we've gathered many famous inspirational quotes from the vastness of the Internet and put them all in one place for you to read and nourish your soul. What's your favorite Dalai Lama quote? Let us know!
#101
“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.”
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#102
“Some scientists believe climate change is the cause of unprecedented melting of the North Pole, and that effects these very uncertain weather patterns. I think we should listen to those scientists and experts.”
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#103
“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.”
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#104
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”
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#105
“Sleep is the best meditation.”
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#106
“Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.”
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#107
“Love is the absence of judgment.”
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#108
“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.”
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#109
“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?”
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#110
“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.”
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#111
“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.”
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#112
“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”
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#113
“If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.”
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#114
“I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us.”
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#115
“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.”
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#116
“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.”
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#117
“Be honest, truthful, and altruistic. If you concern yourself with taking care of others, there’ll be no room for lies, bullying, and cheating. If you’re truthful you can live transparently, which will enable you to establish trust, the basis for making friends.”
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#118
“It’s good to remember that other human beings are like us. We are born the same way; we die the same way. While we’re alive it’s better to be able to trust each other as friends.”
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#119
“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it also helps us to develop inner happiness and peace.”
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#120
“Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful to maintain a peace of mind because the main destroyer of a peaceful mind is anger.”
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