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Dalai Lama Quotes - Page 3

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Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.

Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.

Believe, Love Is, Today

Moving towards better rather than moving away from bad is an attitude of embracing life rather than rejecting it.

Attitude, Moving, Moving Away

We often add to our pain and suffering by being overly sensitive, over-reacting to minor things, and sometimes taking things too personally.

Pain, Positivity, Suffering

Dalai Lama (2009). “The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living”, p.112, Penguin

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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.

Inspirational, Uplifting, Spiritual

"The Dalai Lama, A Policy of Kindness: An Anthology by and about the Dalai Lama" edited by Sidney Piburn, (p.52), 1990.

A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.

Life, Spiritual, Hurt

Dalai Lama XIV, Rajiv Mehrotra (2010). “In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy”, p.9, ReadHowYouWant.com

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

Inspirational, Positive, Happiness

The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

Depression, Lonely, Tired

Dalai Lama XIV, Rajiv Mehrotra (2010). “In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy”, p.2, ReadHowYouWant.com

I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.

Motivational, Compassion, Feelings

Dalai Lama XIV, Rajiv Mehrotra (2010). “In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy”, p.2, ReadHowYouWant.com

A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness

Love, Life, Family

A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility

Happiness, Heart, Compassion

Instead of wondering WHY this is happening to you, consider why this is happening to YOU.

Inspirational, Spiritual, Wonder

When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot.

Monday, Morning, Thinking

The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.

Mind, Levels, Joyful

The Dalai Lama (1997). “Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective”, p.9, Shambhala

Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.

Honesty, Water, Pebbles

Many people think that patience is a sign of weakness. I think this is a mistake. It is anger that is a sign of weakness, whereas patience is a sign of strength

Patience, Mistake, Thinking

Dalai Lama (2009). “For the Benefit of All Beings: A Commentary on the Way of the Bodhisattva”, p.58, Shambhala Publications

Try to improve. Don't expect too much, but don't feel discouraged either; keep up your enthusiasm; you will make progress.

Progress, Trying, Enthusiasm

Everyone wants a happy life without difficulties or suffering. We create many of the problems we face. No one intentionally creates problems, but we tend to be slaves to powerful emotions like anger, hatred and attachment that are based on misconceived projections about people and things. We need to find ways of reducing these emotions by eliminating the ignorance that underlies them and applying opposing forces.

Powerful, Ignorance, Happy Life

Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they can, and the result is happiness. Love and compassion are beneficial both for you and others. Through your kindness to others, your mind and heart will open to peace.

Wise, Kindness, Selfish

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2006). “How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships”, p.4, Simon and Schuster

A tree with strong roots can withstand the most violent storm, but the tree can't grow roots just as the storm appears on the horizon.

Strong, Roots, Tree

The Dalai Lama (2012). “The Essence Of Happiness”, p.79, Hachette UK

Smile if you want a smile from another face.

Want, Faces, Ifs

In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

Buddhist, Past, Rules To Live By

The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others.

Spiritual, Purpose, Criticise

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1998). “Path To Tranquility”, p.135, Penguin Books India

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

Inspirational, Happiness, Happy

Dalai Lama, Victor Chan (2012). “The Wisdom of Compassion: Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights”, p.11, Random House

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

True Friend, Affection, Results

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