Dalai Lama Quotes

Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso, born 1935), the 14th Dalai Lama and spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama at age two. Nobel Peace Prize laureate and advocate for Tibetan autonomy, he has spent his life promoting peace, interfaith dialogue, and universal responsibility.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
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The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
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The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves.
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Silence is sometimes the best answer.
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When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.
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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
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Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
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The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.
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Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.
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The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.
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Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
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In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.
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The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
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Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.
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Sleep is the best meditation.
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Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.
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Every day, 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.
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Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.
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If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
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