Quotes by Dalai Lama


Tenzin Gyatso
(born Lhamo Döndrub 6 July 1935)
14th Dalai Lama. He is the head of the Tibetan government-in-exile based in Dharamshala, India. The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader revered among Tibetans, who traditionally believe him to be the reincarnation of his predecessors.


practice of tolerance

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

— Dalai Lama

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.

— Dalai Lama

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.

— Dalai Lama

peace with ourselves

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

— Dalai Lama

remaining silent

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

— Dalai Lama

at least do not harm them

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

— Dalai Lama