Quotes from Dalai Lama XIV

The enemy is the necessary condition for practicing patience.

We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.

Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.

Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred.

We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us, and make us kinder. You always have the choice.

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

Happiness doesn't always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

Live a life that transcends your own!

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.

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.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.-Dalai Lama

Be kind to UNKIND people.They need it the most.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. And be kinder than is necessary.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.

The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.

I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes causes confusion. You must value your tradition and honor your own religion.

The purpose of religion is tocontrol yourself, not to criticiseothers.

Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.