1,545 Quotes by Dalai Lama

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Fundamentally, the basis on which you can build a sense of caring for others is the capacity to love yourself.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.”

Responsibility does not only lie with the leaders of our countries or with those who have been appointed or elected to do a particular job. It lies with each of us individually. Peace, for example, starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us.

Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital.

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.

How we fare in any given situation depends on the conduct of our body, speech, and mind. Since mind is the chief, a disciplined mind is essential.