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Dalai Lama Quotes |
The Dalai Lama Biography
- Full Name : Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso (Lhamo Thondup).
- Born : 6 July 1935 (China)
- Nationality : Leader of Tibet
- Profession : Head of State of Tibet.
- Religion : The Dalai Lama is the Buddhist spiritual leader.
- Awards : Nobel Prize, Templeton Prize.
Facts About Dalai Lama
- China regards the Dalai Lama as a dangerous separatist.
- Dalai Lama means Ocean of Wisdom.
- the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.
- In 1987, the Dalai Lama presented a five-point peace plan at the Congressional Human Rights Caucus in Washington, D.C.
Dalai Lama Quotes
1. “ Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively. ”
— The Dalai Lama
2. “ If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ”
— The Dalai Lama
3. “ I find hope in the darkest days, and focus in the brightest. ”
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4. “ Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.”
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5. “ When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others. ”
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6. “ We all have the power of thought—so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything. ”
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7. “ Sleep is the best meditation. ”
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8. “ 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. ”
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9. “ It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others. ”
— The Dalai Lama
10. “ Never give up. No matter what is going on. Never give up. ”
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11. “ Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant of an impression by remaining silent. ”
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12. “ Smile if you want a smile from another face. ”
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13. “ Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations, you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation. ”
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14. “ Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. ”
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15. “ The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival. ”
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16. “ Happiness is not something readymade, it comes from your own actions. ”
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17. “ Optimism leads to success; pessimism leads to defeat. ”
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18. “ 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. ”
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19. “ Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result, you feel peaceful and content. ”
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20. “ In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time. ”
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21. “ Compassion is the radicalism of our time. ”
— The Dalai Lama
22. “ Choose to be optimistic, it feels better. ”
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23. “ In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher. ”
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24. “ The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one’s family, to one’s neighborhood, to one’s community and so on. ”
— The Dalai Lama
25. “ Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day. ”
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26. “ Anger or hatred is like a fisherman’s hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it. ”
— The Dalai Lama
27. “ Most people prefer a smile to a frown. It’s human nature. Even dogs respond with wagging tails to a smile and other shows of affection. ”
— The Dalai Lama
28. “ The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self. ”
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29. “ I want to be just a pure spiritual leader. ”
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30. “ An open heart is an open mind. ”
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31. “ I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not talking about the short-term gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs, or gambling (though I’m not knocking them), but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. The kind that sticks. ”
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32. “ A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you. ”
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33. “ In order to carry out a positive action we must develop a positive vision. ”
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34. “ My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. ”
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35. “ Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay. ”
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36. “ Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable. ”
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37. “ You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them — for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions. ”
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38. “ I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. ”
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39. “ Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it. ”
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40. “ Someone else’s action should not determine your response. ”
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41. “ We are the controller of technology. If we become slaves to technology, then that’s not good. ”
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42. “ As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is, therefore, part of our responsibility toward others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier than we found it. ”
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43. “ The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. ”
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44. “ I will not propose to you that my way is best. The decision is up to you. If you find some point which may be suitable to you, then you can carry out experiments for yourself. If you find that it is of no use, then you can discard it. ”
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45. “ Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion. ”
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46. “ When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it also helps us to develop inner happiness and peace. ”
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47. “ People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. ”
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48. “ Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. ”
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49. “ Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day. ”
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50. “ Love is the absence of judgment. ”
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51. “ If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. ”
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52. “ It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others. ”
— The Dalai Lama
53. “ 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. ”
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54. “ I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends. ”
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55. “ Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace. ”
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56. “ I believe the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in that religion or this religion, we are all seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness. ”
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57. “ Someone else’s action should not determine your response. ”
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58. “ We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection. ”
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59. “ The more you are motivated by love, The more fearless & free your actions will be. ”
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60. “ Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind. ”
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61. “ If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun. ”
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62. “ If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry. ”
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63. “ Neither a space station nor an enlightened mind can be realized in a day. ”
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64. “ 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. ”
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65. “ If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry ”
— The Dalai Lama
66. “ Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day. ”
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67. “ Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually trust develops… If you are always showing a bad face and beating, how can you develop friendship? ”
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68. “ When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it also helps us to develop inner happiness and peace. ”
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69. “ Virtually all of us have benefited from our mother’s affection at the start of our lives. When someone is on their deathbed if he or she is surrounded by loved ones they can pass away peacefully. From birth to death we all need affection. ”
— The Dalai Lama
70. “ I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. ”
— The Dalai Lama