10 Best Dalai Lama Quotes
Many Quotes and Words of wisdom from his Holiness the Dalai Lama,
the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
He has met and talked with most
world leaders from East and West, political life and numerous religious
persuasions, at many United Nations meetings, universities, and
religious and world peace symposia.
The Dalai Lama's quotes and quotations are listened to in a vast variety of global forums
About The Dalai Lama
His Holiness the 14th the Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, is the head of state and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. Born Lhamo Dhondrub on 6 July 1935, in the small village Taktser, northeastern Tibet to a peasant family, His Holiness was recognized at the age of two, in accordance with Tibetan tradition, as the reincarnation of his predecessor the 13th Dalai Lama, and thus an incarnation Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
The enthronement ceremony took place on February 22, 1940 in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. He began his education in Tibet at the age of six and completed the Doctorate of Buddhist Philosophy at age 25 in 1959.
Dalai Lama Leadership Responsibilities
On November 17, 1950, His Holiness was called upon to assume full political power (head of the State and Government) of Tibet. Since 1960, he has resided in Dharamsala, India, known as "Little Lhasa," the seat of the Tibetan Government-in-exile.
A number of western universities and institutions have conferred Peace Awards and honorary Doctorate Degrees in recognition of His Holiness' distinguished writings in Buddhist philosophy and for his leadership in the solution of international conflicts, human rights issues and global environmental problems.
The 1989 Nobel Peace Prize
On 10 December 1989, His Holiness accepted the prize on the behalf
of oppressed everywhere and all those who struggle for freedom and work
for world peace and the people of Tibet. In his remarks he said,
"The prize reaffirms our conviction that with truth, courage and
determination as our weapons, Tibet will be liberated. Our struggle
must remain nonviolent and free of hatred."
His Holiness follows the life of Buddhist monk, and often says, "I am just a simple Buddhist monk - no more, nor less." The Dalai Lama Quotes this favorite verse found in the writings of the renowned eighth century Buddhist saint Shantideva, as one of his own greatest sources of inspiration:
"For as long as space endures
And for as long as living beings remain,
Until then may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world."
- Dalai Lama -
Dalai Lama Quotes are Words of Wisdom from a simple Buddhist Monk
- This worldly-wise man lives the simplest of lives, but teachings from the Dalai Lama are listened to around the planet
- The simple writings of this monk reach politicians and world leaders
- The Dalai Lama is often quoted on his views on happiness, compassion and love
- These Dalai Lama quotes speak to our heart, no matter what race or creed we are
- We are more and more hearing Dalai Lama quotations on the environment and sustainability
Your Top Ten Dalai Lama Quotes:
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness" - Dalai Lama
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"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." - Dalai Lama
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"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves" - Dalai Lama
"When you think everything is someone else´s fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy. Pride leads to violence and evil. The truly good gaze upon everything with love and understanding" - Dalai Lama
"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
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"Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent" - Dalai Lama
"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
"The prize reaffirms our conviction that with truth, courage and determination as our weapons, Tibet will be liberated. Our struggle must remain nonviolent and free of hatred" - Dalai Lama
"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace" - Dalai Lama
"The purpose of our lives is to be happy" - Dalai Lama
Also see: Spiritual Quotes