Dalai lama's name is given to spiritual leaders of the Tibetan people. He was born on 6 July 1935. He is Chinese monks of the Gelug school. His religion is Buddhism. Dalai Lama is the leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
He was formally enthroned as the Dalai Lama in 1950, shortly after the Chinese invasion of Tibet. He was a position of immense significance becoming both spiritual and political leader to a country under invasion and occupation.
Below most inspirational Dalai Lama quotes that will bring happiness in your life.
"The creation of a more peaceful life and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one's neighborhood, to one's community and so on." -Dalai lama
"Anger can not be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show it's opposite-love, compassion, tolerance, and patience-not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person's anger will also diminish." -Dalai lama
"Great compassion is the root of altruistic action. It really is a source of wonder. There is no greater source of help and happiness. The capacity to devote yourself to the welfare of others yields otherwise unobtainable power and potential for good. Generate great compassion and you become a friend of the world and a companion of the warm-hearted. " -Dalai lama
"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." -Dalai lama
"A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life." -Dalai lama
"Love, kindness, compassion, and tolerance are qualities common to all the great religions, and whether or not we follow any particular religious tradition, the in benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone." -Dalai lama
"Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflected in all our thoughts and actions." -Dalai lama
"Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately avoid violence and adopt methods to solve the problem through peaceful means. That is real peace." -Dalai lama
"Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible. And if we can't help others, at least we should try not to create pain and suffering for them." -Dalai lama
"The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self." -Dalai lama
"I feel that the moment you adopt a sense of caring for others, it brings you inner strength. Inner strength brings inner tranquility, greater self-confidence. Because of such attitudes, even when things are going on around you seem hostile and negative, you can still sustain your peace of mind." -Dalai lama
"When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we should not confuse that with an insensitive state of apathy. Having a calm or peaceful state of mind does not mean being spaced out or completely empty. Peace of mind or a calm state of mind is rooted in affection and compassion and is sensitive and responsive to others." -Dalai lama
"My basic belief is that first, you need to realize the usefulness of compassion, that's the key factor. Once you accept the fact that compassion is not something childish or sentimental, once you realize that compassion is something really worthwhile and realize it's deeper value, then you immediately develop an attraction towards it, a willingness to cultivate it." -Dalai lama
"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they are not on your road does not mean they are gotten lost." -Dalai lama
"It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only based on prayer; what we need is to take action." -Dalai lama
"I believe deeply that we must find, all of us together, a new spiritually. This new concept ought to be elaborated alongside the religions in such a way that all people of goodwill could adhere to it." -Dalai lama
"There is a saying in Tibetan that at the door of the miserable rich man sleeps the contented beggar. The point of this saying is not that poverty is a virtue, but that happiness does not come from wealth but from setting limits to one's desires, and living within those limits with satisfaction." -Dalai lama
"When we are angry we are blind to reality. Anger may bring us a temporary burst of energy, but that energy is blind and it blocks the part of your brain that distinguishes right from wrong. To deal with our problems, we need to be practical and realistic. If we are to be realistic, we need to use our human intelligence properly, which means we need a calm mind." -Dalai lama
"Genuine happiness requires peace of mind or a degree of mental composure. When this is present, hardship counts for nothing. With inner strength or mental ability, we can endure all kinds of adversity." -Dalai lama
"The nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed soundly, they not only remain, but they also increase. In fact, once properly developed, the mind's good qualities eventually increase indefinitely. Therefore spiritual practice brings us long-term happiness and inner strength. " -Dalai lama
"Under certain circumstances, you may need to take steps to counteract someone's else wrongdoing, but it's better to do so without anger. That will be more effective, because when your mind is overwhelmed by a disturbing emotion like anger, the action you take may not be appropriate." -Dalai lama
Top Most inspirational Dalai lama Quotes
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