Dalai Lama XIV

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

“Love is the absence of judgment.”

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”

“There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disas...”

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

“The more you are motivated by Love, The more Fearless & Free your action will be.”

“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.”

“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.”

“To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone...”

“The creatures that inhabit this earth--be they human beings or animals--are here to contribute, each in its own particular way, to the beauty and prosperity of the world.”

“The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival.”

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.”

“Whether our action is wholesome or unwholesome depends on whether that action or deed arises from a disciplined or undisciplined state of mind. It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to ha...”

“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”

“Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes. And it makes me wonder if we've utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important. While...”

“The more honest you are, the more open, the less fear you will have, because there's no anxiety about being exposed or revealed to others.”

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

“The ultimate source of comfort and peace is within ourselves.”

“This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.”