Dalai Lama Quotes

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Dalai Lama

Profession : Leader

Birth : July 6, 1935

Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.

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The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

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I believe that we are fundamentally the same and have the same basic potential.

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

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My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

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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.

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There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

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Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

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I always say that people should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion.

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Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

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My main hope is eventually, in modern education field, introduce education about warm-heartedness, not based on religion, but based on common experience and a common sort of sense, and then scientific finding.

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Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.

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Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually trust develops... If you always showing bad face and beating, how can you develop friendship?

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My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential.

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The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman.

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I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console.

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The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

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It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.

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