Quotes By Dalai Lama

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

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

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.

If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.

I became the Dalai Lama not on a volunteer basis.

Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.

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.

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.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.

Disagreement is something normal.