Quotes from Dalai Lama

Indulgence in resentment and vengeance will only further increase miseries to oneself and others in this life and in lives to come.

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens we will have no regrets.

Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and look back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.

There are so many things I could say about you but none of them can describe you fully. You are the beauty I was waiting for. The love of my life of whom I dreamed day and night.

Everyday, 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 want to say, without hesitation, the purpose of our life is happiness.

Don't use Buddhism to become a Buddhist. Use Buddhism to become better at whatever else in your life you are doing already.

Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.

Wherever I go meeting the public... spreading a message of human values, spreading a message of harmony, is the most important thing.

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue with them combined. Hypocrisy!

There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt.

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

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.

When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities.

My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential.

Real change in society must start from individual initiative.

Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.

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.

Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful.

The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger.

All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction.

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.