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14th Dalai Lama - Motivational Quotes & Biography

 

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

"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."

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."

"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."

"The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred."

"Sleep is the best meditation."

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness."

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

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

"Compassion is the radicalism of our time."

"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision."

"The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be."

"The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk."

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

"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."

"Choose to be optimistic, it feels better."

"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."

"A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man´s wisdom even if he associates with a sage."

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

"The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis."

"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."

"The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred."

"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness."

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."

"The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts."

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."

"We need to learn to want what we have, not to have what we want, in order to get stable and steady happiness."

"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."

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."

"A spoon cannot taste the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man´s wisdom even if he associates with a sage."

"The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes."

"Silence is sometimes the best answer."

"The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness"

"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace."

"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace."

"A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you."

"The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis."

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

 

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

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

"The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts."

"Silence is sometimes the best answer."

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

"The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be."

"Compassion is not religious business, it is human business. It is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability. It is essential for human survival."

"I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends."

"The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred."

"The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self."

"Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck."

"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

 

 

The Dalai Lama – Biography

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born on July 6, 1935, in Taktser, Amdo, Tibet. He was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama and was enthroned as the spiritual leader of Tibet at the age of 15.

When the People's Republic of China invaded Tibet in 1950, he was just 15 years old. In 1959, after years of conflict with the Chinese government, he fled to India where he was granted political asylum.

He is widely known for his advocacy of nonviolence, human rights, and religious harmony. He has been a vocal advocate for the autonomy of Tibet and for peaceful resolution of the conflict between Tibet and China.

Throughout his life, he has authored numerous books, including "The Art of Happiness," "The Universe in a Single Atom," and "The Book of Joy" (co-authored with Archbishop Desmond Tutu).

In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. He has also received numerous other awards and honors, including the United States Congressional Gold Medal, the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Human Rights Award, and the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award.

His impact on the world has been profound. He has inspired countless people with his teachings on compassion, kindness, and mindfulness. His work for human rights and his advocacy for peace have made him one of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders.

Bibliography

- "The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living" (1998)

- "The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality" (2005)

- "An Appeal to the World: The Way to Peace in a Time of Division" (2017)

- "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" (2016)

 

 

 

 

 

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