675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness.

If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease.

Happiness is determined more by one's state of mind than by external events.

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.

Destructive thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. If you think clearly about it, it makes no sense to think you’re seeking happiness, if you do nothing to restrain angry, spiteful, and malicious thoughts and emotions.

The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. The clear proof of a person’s love of God is if that person genuinely shows love to fellow human beings.

In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind.

I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation.

The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful.