Dalai Lama Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Dalai Lama quotes, Dalai Lama sayings, and Dalai Lama proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Fundamentally, the basis on which you can build a sense of caring for others is the capacity to love yourself. Dalai Lama
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. Dalai Lama
Happiness is the highest form of health. Dalai Lama
It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty. Dalai Lama
When you are caught up in a destructive emotion, you have lost one of your greatest assets: your independence. Dalai Lama
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
If we are in a good mood when we get up in the morning, if there is a warm-hearted feeling within, automatically our inner door is opened for that day. Dalai Lama
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. Dalai Lama
The purpose of our lives is to be happy. Dalai Lama
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. Dalai Lama
A simple smile. That’s the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others. Dalai Lama
Like a lamp, dispelling the darkness of ignorance Dalai Lama
The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel. Dalai Lama
The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel. Dalai Lama
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history. Dalai Lama
The Tibetan people will need to determine who the next reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is. Dalai Lama
I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console. Dalai Lama
My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential. Dalai Lama
If we are in a good mood when we get up in the morning, if there is a warm-hearted feeling within, automatically our inner door is opened for that day. Dalai Lama
The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence. Dalai Lama
When our commmunity is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities, and so on. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace. Dalai Lama
The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Dalai Lama
Responsibility does not only lie with the leaders of our countries or with those who have been appointed or elected to do a particular job. It lies with each of us individually. Peace, for example, starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. Dalai Lama
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. Dalai Lama
Love and compassion are necessities not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama
It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty. Dalai Lama
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama
Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values. Dalai Lama
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. Dalai Lama