1,545 Quotes by Dalai Lama

All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal.

When selflessness is seen in objects, the seed of cyclic existence is destroyed.

Many of the earth's habitats, animals, plants, insects and even micro-organisms that we know to be rare may not be known at all by future generations. We have the capability and the responsibility to act; we must do so before it is too late.

Since we became Buddhist, we have lived in peace with them. We did not invade them. We did not want them to invade us. We have never declared war on China.

Appreciate how rare and full of potential your situation is in this world, then take joy in it, and use it to your best advantage.

Wisdom is the best guide and faith is the best companion.

I want to be just a pure spiritual leader.

If you shift your focus from oneself to others, and think more about others' well-being and welfare, it has an immediate liberating effect.

Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind