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Quotes By Dalai Lama

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Spiritual Leader

Dalai Lama

Jul 06, 1935 - present

The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.


Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result, you feel peaceful and content.


In order to carry out a positive action we must develop a positive vision.


We all have the power of thought - so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything.


Optimism doesn't mean that you are blind to the reality of the situation. It means that you remain motivated to seek a solution to whatever problems arise.


Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts. Differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means - through dialogue, education, knowledge, and humane ways.


Happiness doesn't always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.


Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.


Compassion is the radicalism of our time.


If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.


Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.


Optimism leads to success; pessimism leads to defeat.


Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.


Smile if you want a smile from another face.


Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.


A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.


I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.


Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.


Neither a space station nor an enlightened mind can be realized in a day.


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.