675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

Pain can change you, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.

Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

If you contribute to other peoples happiness, you will find the true meaning of life. The key point is to have a genuine sense of universal responsibility.

So, the tendency of our childish nature is to take small things too seriously and get easily offended, whereas when we are confronted with situations which have long-term consequences, we tend to take things less seriously.

Under no circumstances should you lose hope.

I believe in justice and truth, without which there would be no basis for human hope.

If one’s life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital: satisfaction with just enough food, clothing, and shelter to protect yourself from the elements.

If you help and serve others, you will ultimately gain.