Dalai Lama Quotes

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

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

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

Many people think that patience is a sign of weakness.
I think this is a mistake. It is anger that is a sign of
weakness, whereas patience is a sign of strength

In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time.

I want to be just a pure spiritual leader.

It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.

World belongs to humanity, not this leader, that leader or that king or prince or religious leader. World belongs to humanity.

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.

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

In most cases, my visits to the West are for promotion of human values and religious harmony.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

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

I have done one thing that I think is a contribution: I helped Buddhist science and modern science combine. No other Buddhist has done that. Other lamas, I don’t think they ever pay attention to modern science. Since my childhood, I have a keen interest.