675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else.

Even when a person has all of life’s comforts – good food, good shelter, a companion – he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.

We believe in self creation. That’s why Buddhists believe in the Four Noble Truths.

You have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing.

It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view.

Man sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.

Buddhism does not accept a theory of God, or a creator. According to Buddhism, one’s own actions are the creator, ultimately. Some people say that, from a certain angle, Buddhism is not a religion but rather a science of mind.

True friendship develops not as a result of money or power but on the basis of genuine human affection.

If you practice in accord with your individual capacity, little by little you will find more pleasure and joy in it. As you gain inner strength, your positive actions will gain in profundity and scope.