Dalai Lama
Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
1935-present • Tibetan
BuddhismTibetan Buddhism
The 14th Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Known for teachings on compassion and interfaith dialogue.
Key Works
- The Art of Happiness
- Ethics for the New Millennium
- Teachings and talks
119
quotes in library
Quotes by Dalai Lama
119 quotes“In the practice of meditation, focus is the entrance.”
focusHow to Practice
“Rather than searching for happiness, eliminate the causes of unhappiness.”
happinessThe Art of Happiness
“The reason why we may have an enemy is to give us the chance to develop tolerance and patience.”
enemyHow to Practice
“Dream of giving birth to a child who is the embodiment of compassion.”
compassionAn Open Heart
“Inner peace is the foundation of world peace.”
peaceEthics for the New Millennium
“Modern science has yet to plumb the depths of consciousness.”
consciousnessThe Universe in a Single Atom
“It is necessary to develop your own way of going about life.”
pathHow to Practice
“Negative emotions destroy our peace.”
peaceThe Art of Happiness
“Old friendships are like old wines; they get richer with time.”
friendshipThe Book of Joy
“True freedom is freedom from negative emotions.”
freedomHow to Practice
“The seed of compassion is in every human heart.”
compassionEthics for the New Millennium
“My true religion is kindness.”
kindnessThe Art of Happiness
“All these efforts come from a kind heart.”
heartAn Open Heart
“True compassion comes from the recognition that all beings suffer.”
compassionHow to Practice
“There is no human being who does not appreciate the value of love.”
loveEthics for the New Millennium
“The mind is everything; what you think you become.”
mindThe Art of Happiness
“Happiness depends not on outer circumstances but on inner attitude.”
happinessHow to Practice
“Even those who do not believe in religion can rely on basic human values.”
valuesEthics for the New Millennium
“Be aware of life's small moments. They are the great gifts.”
presenceThe Book of Joy
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