Top 25 Most Inspiring Dalai Lama Quotes On Life, Happiness, Love & Peace

Dalai Lama is a world leader, who is committed to promoting world peace. His powerful words depict positive values such as – forgiveness, self-discipline, tolerance, compassion, and happiness. Dalai Lama’s quotes and sayings capture the powerful message for those who wish to live a positive and fulfilled life.

Here are the 25 most inspiring Dalai Lama quotes that may change your outlook towards life, happiness, love, and peace

#1

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” ~ Dalai Lama

#2

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” ~ Dalai Lama

#3

“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 

#4

“In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.” ~ Dalai Lama

#5

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” ~ Dalai Lama

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#6

“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.” ~ Dalai Lama

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#7

“An open heart is an open mind” ~ Dalai Lama

#8

“The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.” ~ Dalai Lama

#9

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” ~ Dalai Lama

#10

“A spoon cannot taste the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man’s wisdom even if associates with a sage.” ~ Dalai Lama

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#11

“The best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.” ~ Dalai Lama

#12

“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” ~ Dalai Lama

#13

“Love & compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” ~ Dalai Lama

#14

“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.” ~ Dalai Lama

#15

“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.” ~ Dalai Lama

#16

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own action.” ~ Dalai Lama

#17

“Through violence, you may solve one problem, But you sow the seed for another.” ~ Dalai Lama

#18

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.” ~ Dalai Lama

#19

“Love is the absence of judgment” ~ Dalai Lama

#20

“I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.” ~ Dalai Lama

#21

“Someone else’s action should not determine your response.” ~ Dalai Lama

#22

“Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.” ~ Dalai Lama

#23

“We can live without religion & meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” ~ Dalai Lama

#24

“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.” ~ Dalai Lama

#25

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” ~ Dalai Lama