Dalai Lama XIV quotes:

There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.

Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn't think that human inner values don't apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells us which of our emotions are positive and helpful and which are damaging and to be restrained or avoided. - 12/7/2012 on his Facebook page"

We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha's own words must be rejected.

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

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

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

The more you are motivated by Love, The more Fearless & Free your action will be.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

CIf you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival.

Many people today agree that we need to reduce violence in oursociety. If we are truly serious about this, we must deal with theroots of violence, particularly those that exist within each of us. Weneed to embrace 'inner disarmament,' reducing our own emotions ofsuspicion, hatred and hostility toward our brothers and sisters.

To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never give up.

Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.

It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.

True change is within; leave the outside as it is.

Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.

Like a lamp, dispelling the darkness of ignorance

Ultimately humanity is one, and this small planet is our only home. If we're to protect this home of ours, each of us needs to experience a vivid sense of universal altruism and compassion.

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.

When I doubt that I exist, I pinch myself.

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

We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

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

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

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

Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

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.

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.

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.

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

My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not.