Quotes By Dalai Lama

I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.

I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.

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.

I have no trouble sleeping.

Computers make me totally blank out.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

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.

Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier.

There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.

I don't think generally politician come from democratic country. I think not that thinking. But sometimes little bit short-sighted. They are mainly looking for their next vote.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less.

I always believe the rule by king or official leader is outdated. Now we must catch up with the modern world.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need.'

My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility.

If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.

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

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

One thing I want to make clear, as far as my own rebirth is concerned, the final authority is myself and no one else, and obviously not China's Communists.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.

Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.

Out of 6 billion humans, the troublemakers are just a handful.

I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.

I am confident I will set foot again in Tibet in my lifetime.

Some mischievous people always there. Last several thousand years, always there. In future, also.

It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.