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. Dalai Lama on government
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. Dalai Lama on happiness
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. Dalai Lama on happiness
The purpose of our lives is to be happy. Dalai Lama on happiness
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. Dalai Lama on happiness
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. Dalai Lama on history
I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture. Dalai Lama on history
Home is where you feel at home and are treated well. Dalai Lama on home
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. Dalai Lama on hope
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. Dalai Lama on hope
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. Dalai Lama on life
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. Dalai Lama on life
Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation. Dalai Lama on life
The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good. Dalai Lama on life
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. Dalai Lama on love
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama on love
The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good. Dalai Lama on men
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day. Dalai Lama on morning
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama on motivational
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama on peace