The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is not only a spiritual leader but also a profound thinker whose words have inspired millions around the globe.
His teachings emphasize compassion, kindness, and the pursuit of happiness, making him a beacon of hope in a world often filled with turmoil. The Dalai Lama’s quotes resonate deeply with those seeking guidance on various aspects of life, including love, happiness, success, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.
Let’s explore some of the most impactful quotes from the Dalai Lama on positivity, life and money, love, success, happiness, and kindness.
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Dalai Lama Quotes on Positivity
- “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
- “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.”
- “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
- “Every day, think as you wake up: Today I am fortunate to be alive.”
- “In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”
- “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
- “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.”
- “A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”
- “The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.”
- “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.”
- “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”
- “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”
- “Silence is sometimes the best answer.”
- “The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.”
- “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”
- “Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.”
- “Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.”
- “The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power but warm-heartedness.”
- “We are all human beings; we all want happiness and do not want suffering.”
- “Look at children; they may quarrel but they do not harbor ill feelings.”
Dalai Lama Quotes on Life and Money
- “What surprises me most is ‘Man’ because he sacrifices his health in order to make money.”
- “Money should be used to help others; it should not be hoarded or misused.”
- “There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy; our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”
- “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
- “It is very important to generate love and compassion in your heart if you want to be happy.”
- “Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.”
- “Every human being has the ability to change their life through their thoughts and actions.”
- “The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.”
- “You must take responsibility for your own happiness; if you wait for someone else to make you happy, you will never be happy.”
- “Life is full of challenges; it’s how we respond to them that matters most.”
- “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness; just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”
- “Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations, you can modify how much you suffer by how you choose to respond.”
- “True change is within; leave behind your old self and become new again.”
- “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others; if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”
- “When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways: either by losing hope or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.”
- “We must build a culture of peace through dialogue rather than conflict.”
- “The goal is not to be better than the other man but your previous self.”
- “Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.”
- “If a problem is fixable, then there’s no need to worry; if it’s not fixable, then there’s no help in worrying.”
- “You must ask yourself how you want to live your life.”
Dalai Lama Quotes on Love
- “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.”
- “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.”
- “Love is the absence of judgment.”
- “When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved but also helps us develop inner happiness.”
- “Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.”
- “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.”
- “Love and compassion are essential for human survival.”
- “Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.”
- “I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.”
- “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.”
- “Love does not mean losing oneself; it means finding oneself together.”
- “The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.”
- “If we want others to be happy, we should practice compassion; if we want to be happy ourselves, we should practice compassion.”
- “Love is an expression of inner peace.”
- “Compassion brings us closer together as human beings.”
- “True love cannot be found where it does not exist nor can it be denied where it does.”
- “Love should be unconditional; it should never depend on external circumstances.”
- “The best way to show love is through action rather than words.”
- “In love lies our greatest strength as well as our greatest vulnerability.”
- “Love transcends all boundaries.”
Dalai Lama Quotes on Success
- “Success will never last if it’s built on falsehoods or deceit.”
- “The true measure of success is how many times you can bounce back from failure.”
- “Be kind whenever possible; it is always possible.”
- “Know the rules well so you can break them effectively.”
- “Success comes from being able to see beyond obstacles into possibilities.”
- “True success comes from within; it’s about being true to yourself.”
- “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”
- “Success often comes down to how well we manage our relationships with others.”
- “World peace must develop from inner peace; peace is not merely the absence of violence.”
- “A successful person knows how much they still have left to learn.”
- “Your greatest achievement may not be what you do but who you become in the process.”
- “Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do as well.”
- “There can be no success without failure along the way.”
- “Success requires effort but also patience; don’t rush into things without careful consideration.”
- “It’s important to remember that success does not happen overnight; it takes time and dedication.”
- “To achieve success requires hard work combined with perseverance.”
- “Success means different things at different stages in life.”
- “True success lies in helping others achieve their goals.”
- “Success should always come with humility.”
- “A successful person adapts quickly while remaining true to their values.”
Dalai Lama Quotes on Happiness
- “Happiness is determined more by one’s state of mind than by external events.”
- “Happiness cannot be found through great effort or willpower but comes when you let go of false expectations.”
- “The ultimate source of happiness is warm-heartedness.”
- “Happiness comes from within; it is not dependent on external circumstances.”
- “If one wants others to be happy, one must practice compassion.”
- “Happiness depends upon ourselves.”
- “Happiness thrives on acceptance rather than resistance.”
- “To achieve genuine happiness requires effort.”
- “Happiness arises from cultivating positive states of mind.”
- “True happiness comes from being true to oneself.”
- “Happiness cannot be bought; it must come from within.”
- “A peaceful mind leads directly toward happiness.”
- “Happiness grows when shared with others.”
- “Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect; it means you’ve decided to look beyond imperfections.”
- “Happiness often comes when least expected.”
- “A joyful heart sees beauty everywhere.”
- “Happiness increases when shared with loved ones.”
- “True contentment comes from living in harmony with oneself.”
- “Genuine happiness arises from acts of kindness toward others.”
- “Cultivating gratitude opens doors toward lasting joy.”
Dalai Lama Quotes on Kindness
- “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”
- “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
- “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
- “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
- “A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.”
- “Compassion brings us closer together as human beings.”
- “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”
- “When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it also helps us to develop inner happiness and peace.”
- “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
- “The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.”
- “Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.”
- “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
- “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”
- “Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease.”
- “A disciplined mind leads to happiness; an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”
- “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.”
- “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”
- “If a problem can be solved it will be; if it cannot be solved there is no use worrying about it.”
- “Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.”
- “The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.”
- “Kindness is always an option; choose it.”
- “Real compassion means not only feeling another’s pain but also being moved to help relieve it.”
- “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”
- “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.”
- “Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes and how important it is to utilize our time properly by being kind to one another.”
- “Love is the absence of judgment.”
- “The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.”
- “In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.”
- “A kind heart is a fountain of gladness making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.”
- “We must build a culture of peace through dialogue rather than conflict.”
These quotes from the Dalai Lama reflect his profound understanding of human nature and offer timeless wisdom applicable across various aspects of life—encouraging positivity, fostering love, achieving success while maintaining humility, and ultimately pursuing genuine happiness and kindness to others.
