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Quotes By Dalai Lama

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Spiritual Leader

Dalai Lama

Jul 06, 1935 - present

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

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

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

Silence is sometimes the best answer.

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

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

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

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

An open heart is an open mind.

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

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.

Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.

Once a year, go somewhere you've never been before.

The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.

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.

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day.