Quotes By Dalai Lama

I consider myself as a free spokesman for the people.

We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.

Many Tibetans sacrifice their lives.

I became the Dalai Lama not on a volunteer basis.

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

If some people have the belief or view that the Dalai Lama has some miracle power, that's totally nonsense.

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.

Disagreement is something normal.

I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.

I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

I have no trouble sleeping.

The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.

Computers make me totally blank out.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier.

The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.

There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less.

I don't think generally politician come from democratic country. I think not that thinking. But sometimes little bit short-sighted. They are mainly looking for their next vote.

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.

I always believe the rule by king or official leader is outdated. Now we must catch up with the modern world.

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.