Dalai Lama
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
When you talk, you are only repeating what already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Instead of wanting more, give thanks for the blessings you already have.
Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Sleep is the best meditation.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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.
Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values
It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.
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.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions and afflictions of your own mind, that is, in terms of calming and eventually dispelling anger. This is action out of compassion. The other is more social, more public. When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefitting others, one needs to be engaged, involved.
