14th Dalai Lama Quotes

“It is essential 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.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Kindness

topic:happiness heart

“Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free. True peace with oneself and with the world around us can only be achieved through the development of mental peace.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Lecture

topic:freedom peace

“For the stability and peace of Asia, it is essential to create peace zones to separate the continent's biggest powers and potential adversaries.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Lecture

topic:power peace

“I am deeply touched by the sincere concern shown by so many people in this part of the world for the suffering of the people of Tibet. That is a source of hope not only for us Tibetans, but for all oppressed people.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Lecture

topic:hope oppression

“As Buddhists, while we practice our own teaching, we must respect other faiths, Christianity, Judaism, and so forth. We must recognize and appreciate their contributions over many past centuries to human society, and at this time we must strive...”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Kindness

topic:humanity faith

“I speak to you as just another human being; as a simple monk.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Lecture

topic:humanity humility

“I would like to take this opportunity to explain the Zone of Ahimsa or peace sanctuary concept, which is the central element of the Five-Point Peace Plan. I am convinced that it is of great importance not only for Tibet, but for peace and...”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Lecture

topic:humanity peace

“In the practice of tolerance, your enemy is the best teacher.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Kindness

topic:enemy

“Responsibility does not only lie with the leaders of our countries or with those who have been appointed or elected to do a particular job. It lies with each one of us individually.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Lecture

topic:responsibility

“Sectarian feeling and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided.”

― 14th Dalai Lama, Kindness

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