Quotes By Dalai Lama

Chinese people themselves, they really want change.

The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.

I think governments can't do much.

I consider myself as a free spokesman for the people.

We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

I became the Dalai Lama not on a volunteer basis.

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

Many Tibetans sacrifice their lives.

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.

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

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

Disagreement is something normal.

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.

Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.

I have no trouble sleeping.

Computers make me totally blank out.

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

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

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

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

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

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.

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.