The Dalai Lama Quotes

"As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery… we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness."
-The Dalai Lama

"I believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of change such as the present one come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of us to make the best use of our time to help create a happier world."
-The Dalai Lama

"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."
-The Dalai Lama in Kindness quotes.

"Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values."
-The Dalai Lama

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

"If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it."
-The Dalai Lama in Faith quotes.

"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."
-The Dalai Lama in Religion quotes.

"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."
-The Dalai Lama

"I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…."
-The Dalai Lama in Life quotes.