675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

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.

We gain true friends by having a kind heart and not deceiving people. The friends that we make when we have power, position, and influence are friends based only upon our power, influence, and position. When we meet with misfortune and lose our wealth, these so-called friends leave us behind.

Special insight arises from its cause, correct view, which in turn arises from listening and contemplation.

What are the prerequisites of special insight? They are relying on holy persons, seriously seeking extensive instruction, and proper contemplation.

Blessings by themselves are not enough. They must come from within. Without your own effort, it is impossible for them to come.

I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness.

Körperliche Ertüchtigung ist sehr nützlich, aber das geistige Training ist ebenso wichtig.

Fanaticism leads to counterfanaticism, which is just as much to be feared.

Genuine cooperation cannot, however, be imposed by force; it can only emerge from mutual trust and respect among the parties involved, and trust comes only with transparency.