100+ Dalai Lama Quotes on Life, Love, Happiness & Peace

Who is Dalai lama?

Dalai lamas believed to be the people who’ve taken rebirth as one of the main Buddhist god, Avalokitesvara of compassion, and the Patron saint of Tibet. Dalai lamas are the enlightened people that are the reincarnation and manifestations of their predecessors who give up on their afterlife or the benefits of it and owe themselves entirely for the goodness of humanity and the world.

The term “Dalai” refers to “ocean” and “Lama” is the Sanskrit word that means “Guru”. So, Dalai lamas are the Ocean teachers that tell “Teacher’s spirituality is as deep as the ocean”. They are the spiritual leaders and Buddhist monks of Tibet.

14th Dalai Lama of Tibet :

The 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso is the current Dalai lama. He was born on July 6, 1935, in Taktser, China. He belonged to a farming and horse-trading family of China. Along with his mother and father, he had six siblings.

The Becoming of Dalai lama :

Tenzin Gyatso started gaining his religious knowledge since the age of 6. He studied logic, Tibetan art, Tibetan culture, medicine, and Buddhist philosophy.

At the age of 15, Tenzin got full power as the Dalai Lama, but his government ship was also short. But since the China-Tibet disputes, he was warned that the Chinese government is trying to assassinate him. So then, he and many of his other followers fled to Dharamshala in northern India to establish an alternative government there. The Chinese government still alleges that he’s traitor for his country and a terrorist.

His Teachings :

Dalai Lama teaches several things to the society, out of which some are meditation, the law of karma, valuing enemies, and much more. Dalai Lama is a great follower of meditation, and he uses various meditation techniques for meditation. He believes that meditation is the only best way to achieve and maintain mindfulness and alertness in this world, and that’s how only you can see the natural state of your consciousness.

He teaches in almost every part of India. His holy teachings have millions of followers. He talks nearly the whole year in public, and they’re usually free, but if it’s outside India, people generally have to purchase a ticket to listen to him. His teachings contain not only core teachings about the soul and human but also philosophy and world peace. His appearance is assumed charismatic by so many people.

Other than his teachings, Dalai lama has given this world so many beautiful quotes that can change the way you look at life. These quotes will help you get connected to your inner self and soul more vividly. In this article, you’ll find some of the best and inspirational quotes by Dalai lama that will help you upgrade your life :

100+ Best Dalai Lama Quotes

Dalai Lama Quotes on Life :

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“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.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Live so when your children think of fairness and integrity they think of you.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one’s life.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Pain can change you, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes on Love :

“No material object, however beautiful or valuable, can make us feel loved.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Love and compassion are the pillars of world peace.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes on Happiness :

“Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“We need to learn to want what we have, not to have what we want, in order to get stable and steady happiness.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Smile if you want a smile from another face.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Happiness is determined more by one’s state of mind than by external events.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“An open heart is an open mind.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The more compassionate the mind, the more sense of concern for other’s well-being, which is the source of happiness.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“I believe that happiness can be achieved through training the mind.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes on Peace :

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“No matter how educated or wealthy you are, if you don’t have peace of mind, you won’t be happy.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Spend some time alone every day.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities, and so on.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Inspirational Quotes :

“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Forget the failures. Keep the lessons.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Never give up. No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on around you, never give up.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop a positive vision.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Without your effort, it is impossible for blessings to come.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Quotes on Spirituality and Religion :

“You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them — for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“True change is within; leave the outside as it is.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Sleep is the best meditation.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“My religion is kindness.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“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.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.”
― Dalai Lama XIV ( Dalai Lama Quotes on Religion )

“I am a man of religion, but religion alone cannot answer all our problems.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Quotes on Suffering :

“We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Dissatisfaction is the seed of anger.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“When you think everything is someone else’s fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The more time you spend thinking about yourself, the more suffering you will experience.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“People should never sit alone for too long when they’re crying.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“We human beings are all the same in wanting to be happy and not wanting to suffer and yet many of the problems we face are of our own making.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Too much self-centered attitude brings isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Dalai Lama Quotes on Success :

“Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man’s wisdom even if he associates with a sage.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Knowledge is like the great army that will help us crush the forces of our own faults.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Quotes on Wisdom :

“Pain can change you, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“You have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Instead of wondering Why this is happening to you, consider why this is happening to you.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“If it can be solved, there’s no need to worry, and if it can’t be solved, worry is of no use.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

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