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Quotes by 14th Dalai Lama

My religion is kindness

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

generate a good attitude

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.

I do not judge the universe

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

Be kind whenever possible

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

practice of tolerance

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

fear of some pain or suffering

If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.

sources of peace and happiness

As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery… we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.

peace with ourselves

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

remaining silent

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.