“It is not happiness that makes us grateful, it’s gratefulness that makes us happy.” – Dalai Lama Quotes
82 Dalai Lama Quotes
- “Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.”
2. “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”
3. “When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.”
4. “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”
5. “The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.”
6. “Forgiveness is a sign of strength.”
7. “An open heart is an open mind.”
9. “Learn and obey the rules very well so you will know how to break them properly.”
10. “Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”
11. “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
Dalai Lama Quotes About on Happiness
12. “A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”
13. “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
14. “All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction”
15. “Happiness is determined more by one’s state of mind than by external events.”
16. “The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.”
17. “Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.”
18. “It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy. Every moment is a gift.”
19. “The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness”
20. “Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.”
21. “The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness”
22. “It is not happiness that makes us grateful, it’s gratefulness that makes us happy.”
23. “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 Quotes About on Love
24. “Love is the absence of judgment.”
25. “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”
26. “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.”
27. “A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.”
28. “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.”
29. “Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”
30. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
31. “My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not.”
32. “Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.”
33. “Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.”
Dalai Lama Quotes About Peace
34. “Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”
35. “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”
36. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
37. “Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice.”
38. “Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind”
39. “The way to change others’ minds is with affection, and not anger.”
40. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. And be kinder than is necessary.”
41. “A happy mind is a healthy mind, and a healthy mind is good for the body.”
42. “Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.”
43. “In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.”
44. “Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility…without this inner peace, no matter how comfortable your life is materially, you may still be worried, disturbed, or unhappy because of circumstances.”
45. “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
46. “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 through humane ways.”
Dalai Lama Quotes On Compassion
47. “World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.”
48. “A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.”
49. “Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering.”
50. “If you want others to be happy practice compassion; and if you want yourself to be happy practice compassion.”
51. “The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness”
52. “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
53. “Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering.”
54. “I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.”
Inspirational Dalai Lama Quotes
55. “If there is no solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it.”
56. “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
57. “Silence is sometimes the best answer”
58. “Be the change you wish to be”
59. “It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.”
60. “True change is within; leave the outside as it is.”
61. “Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day.”
62. “Seek to be an oasis of caring and concern as you live your life.”
63. “Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.”
64. “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 Quotes About Life
65. “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.”
66. “True spirituality is a mental attitude you can practice at any time.”
67. “It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.”
68. “You are made for perfection, but you are not yet perfect. You are a masterpiece in the making.”
69. “The more time you spend thinking about yourself, the more suffering you will experience.”
70. “It is important to consider others at least as important as ourselves. This is the essence of spirituality.”
71. “Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.”
72. “Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.”
73. “Someone else’s action should not determine your response.”
74. “Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values.”
Dalai Lama Quotes To Live by
75. “The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.”
76. “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 it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.”
77. “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”
78. “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
79. “It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view.”
80. “A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.”
81. “It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.”
82. “I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
83. “When our minds are clouded by hatred, selfishness, jealousy, and anger, we lose not only control but also our judgment.”
There are timeless messages of compassion, peace, and wisdom that rise above the din in a world where chaos and uncertainty frequently rule. One name stands out more than the others among these luminaries: the Dalai Lama. In addition to serving as Tibet’s spiritual leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is a revered figure around the world known for his profound teachings and unwavering dedication to upholding human values.
The Dalai Lama has imparted priceless knowledge and motivational sayings that perfectly capture the essence of his teachings throughout his lifetime. These quotes, like sunbeams breaking through the clouds, light our way and beckon us to set out on a path of self-discovery, compassion, and inner peace.