35 Famous Dalai Lama Quotes That Can Change Your Life

   35 Famous Dalai Lama Quotes That Can Change Your Life

The current Dalai Lama has been in office since 1940 and is the 14th Dalai Lama. For his contributions to humanity, he received the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. Dear readers 35 famous sayings of the Dalai Lama, expressing his profound knowledge and great tolerance.

1. 'If you think you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping with mosquitoes'.

2. ‘Happiness does not come naturally. It comes from your own actions.”

3. 'In love there is no judgment'.

4. ‘My religion is very simple. My religion is love'.

5. 'There is a saying in Tibet: 'Tragedy should be used as a source of strength'. No matter what difficulty you face, no matter how great the pain, if we lose hope, that is the real tragedy.”

6. 'Remember the best relationship is when love overcomes need'.

7. ‘Every day, when you wake up, think that you are lucky to still have a precious human life and that you will not waste it.

I will use all my energy to develop myself, love people, and achieve achievements for the benefit of mankind.

I will always think well of others and not get angry at them. I will try to benefit others as much as possible.’

8. ‘Silence is sometimes the best answer.’

9. ‘If you know the law well, you can break the law well’.

10. ‘Choose to be optimistic, then you will live a happier life’.

11. ‘Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without these, humanity cannot exist'.

12. ‘Our main purpose in life is to help others. And if you can't help them, don't hurt them.'

13. ‘If a problem has a solution, you don’t have to worry about it. If it doesn't have a solution, there's nothing you can do about worrying. Worrying doesn't work'.

14. ‘This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need complicated philosophies. Temples are in your soul and heart. Philosophy is simply your kindness'

15. ‘Measure success by what you have spent to achieve it’.

16. 'Remember, sometimes not having what you want is a great stroke of luck'.

17. 'When we face tragedy in our lives, we can deal with it in two ways – losing hope and falling into self-harming habits, or using this very difficulty to find our inner strength. '.

18. ‘People take different paths in search of success and happiness. Just because they don't go your way doesn't mean they're lost'.

19. 'The purpose of religion is to spread love, compassion, patience, tolerance, humility and forgiveness'.

20. ‘If you have the right attitude, your enemies are great spiritual teachers because their presence gives you the opportunity to learn tolerance, patience and understanding’.

21. ‘I believe empathy is one of the few things that help us achieve immediate and lasting happiness in life.

I am not talking about things that bring short-term pleasure like sex, drugs or gambling, but things that bring real and lasting happiness.’

22. ‘If you want others and yourself to be happy, learn to understand’.

23. ‘Only when you know how to sympathize and love others will you have the peace and happiness you are looking for’.

24. ‘Remember that great love and great success come with equally great risks’.

25. ‘Look at children. They can argue with each other, but they don't mind like adults.

Most adults are more educated than children, but what's the use of education when adults smile widely to hide their negative emotions?

Children don't behave like that. If they are angry with someone, they will show it and that's it. They can still continue playing with each other the next day'.

26. ‘There is only one important thing you need to keep in mind and let it guide you. No matter what people call you, you are still you. Take that as the only truth.

You have to ask yourself how you want to live. Everyone dies, this is a fact we have to face alone.

No one can help me, not even the Buddha. So think carefully, what is stopping you from living the way you want to live?’

27. ‘All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict suffering on each other in order to achieve their own happiness and satisfaction'.

28. ‘If the driving force of your actions is love, you will find yourself free and fearless’.

29. 'We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot live without love between people'.

30. ‘Old friends go, new friends appear. Just like the date. Old days pass, new days come. The important thing is to have a meaningful friend or a meaningful day.

31. ‘When you realize you have made a mistake, immediately correct it’.

32. ‘Always be kind.’

33. 'A good friend points out your mistakes and flaws and is as precious as having them reveal a secret treasure to you'.

34. ‘The way to change other people’s minds is with love, not anger’.

35. 'I defeat my enemies by making them my friends'.

Thank you for reading, hope the above words of this great master will help you live a happier and more meaningful life!