Quotes by Dalai Lama

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. (Dalai Lama)

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. (Dalai Lama)

Basically we are all the same human beings with the same potential to be a good human being or a bad human being ... The important thing is to realize the positive side and try to increase that; realize the negative side and try to reduce. Thats the way. (Dalai Lama)

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. (Dalai Lama)

Compassion and love are not mere luxuries. As the source of both inner and external peace, they are fundamental to the continued survival of our species. (Dalai Lama)

For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, its okay to remain a radical atheist, its absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart -- then no problem. (Dalai Lama)

From the viewpoint of absolute truth, what we feel and experience in our ordinary daily life is all delusion. Of all the various delusions, the sense of discrimination between oneself and others is the worst form, as it creates nothing but unpleasantness for both sides. If we can realize and meditate on ultimate truth, it will cleanse our impurities of mind and thus eradicate the sense of discrimination. This will help to create true love for one another. The search for ultimate truth is, therefore, vitally important. (Dalai Lama)

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. (Dalai Lama)

Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance, it is difficult to get and maintain peace of mind. (Dalai Lama)

I am a simple Buddhist monk. (Dalai Lama)