14th Dalai Lama

"It is not enough to be compassionate—you must act."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it also helps us to develop inner happiness and peace."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"Happiness is not something readymade; it comes from your own actions."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters."

- 14th Dalai Lama

""Happiness is not something readymade; it comes from your own actions.""

- 14th Dalai Lama

"Happiness is not something readymade, it comes from your own actions."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful the experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"The enemy is a very good teacher."

- 14th Dalai Lama

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

- 14th Dalai Lama

"Don’t let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"Optimism doesn’t mean that you are blind to the reality of the situation. It means that you remain motivated to seek a solution to whatever problems arise."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"I think the smile belongs only to human beings. If we want those smiles, we must create the reasons that make them appear."

- 14th Dalai Lama

"Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free."

- 14th Dalai Lama