Dalai Lama Xiv

Quotes

• “I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to ou...”
• “Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger....”
• “To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help thos...”
• “If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If i...”
• “Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences thr...”
• “I always tell my Western friends that it is best to keep your own tradition. Changing religion is not easy and sometimes...”
• “There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'No matter what sort of difficulties, ...”
• “From the scientific view, the theory of karma may be a metaphysical assumption -- but it is no more so than the assumpti...”
• “The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples ...”
• “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is th...”
• “Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to liv...”
• “The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question...”
• “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’v...”
• “Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.”
• “Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.”
• “Skepsis wirft Fragen auf, die zu Nachforschungen führen. Das ist sehr hilfreich, um neue Dinge zu entwickeln.”
• “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
• “Happiness doesn't always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.”
• “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
• “The more you are motivated by Love, The more Fearless & Free your action will be.”
• “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
• “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.”
• “The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves.”
• “Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.”
• “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”
• “Teile dein Wissen, so erlangst du Unsterblichkeit.”
• “Love is the absence of judgment.”