I leave you the best phrases of the Dalai Lama about love, forgiveness, work, optimism and life. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual religious leader of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the most famous and influential people in the world.
Currently Tenzin Gyatso is the leader who holds this position, being the fourteenth, since it was created by Altan Khan in 1578. Due to the riots and pressure from the ROC, which does not accept the sovereignty of Tibet, the Dalai Lama he moved to India, where he governs from exile.
You may also be interested in these zen phrases or these about karma.
-The true purpose of life is to seek happiness.
-If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
-Open your arms to change but do not put aside your values.
-A more compassionate mind, more concerned with the welfare of others, is the source of happiness.
-When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
-Happiness is not something already done. It comes from your own actions.
-Be nice whenever possible. It is always possible.
-To carry out positive action, we must develop a positive vision.
-Sleep is the best meditation.
-Love is the absence of judgment.
-A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.
-Give your loved ones wings to fly, roots to return and reasons to stay.
-Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity can not survive.
-In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
-Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
-A lack of transparency results in mistrust and a deep sense of insecurity.
-Keep in mind that great love and great achievement involve great risks.
-Home is where you feel at home and they treat you well.
-Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it.
-Know the rules well, to be able to break them effectively.
-All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.
-If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
-With the realization of one's potential and confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.
-We cannot obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
-People take different paths seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they are not in your way doesn't mean they are lost.
-A calm mind brings internal strength and self-esteem, that is very important for mental health.
-Our main purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
-Some people, because they control their mind, are hardly disturbed by failure and adverse circumstances.
-If there is no solution to the problem, don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem, don't waste time worrying about it.
-There are only two days in the year in which nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do and live.
-Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually develop confidence. If you always show bad faces, how can you develop friendship?
-This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples: there is no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; philosophy is kindness.
-When we know the real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways; losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits or challenging ourselves and finding our inner strength.
-When you practice gratitude, there is a sense of respect for others.
-Only the development of compassion and understanding of others can bring us the tranquility and happiness that we seek.
-We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
-The best way to solve any problem in the world is for all parties to sit down and talk.
-All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic messages of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for joy.
-I find hope in the darkest of days, and I focus on the brightest. I don't judge the universe.
-I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.
-It is not enough to be compassionate, we must act.
-World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just the mere absence of violence. Peace is the manifestation of human compassion.
-My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
-Even when we have physical obstacles, we can be very happy.
-Someone's action shouldn't determine your answer.
-If someone has a gun and tries to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot with your own gun.
-Physical comfort cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being rich often brings more anxiety.
-Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
-The highest authority must always lie with reason itself and critical analysis.
- Silence is sometimes the best answer.
-An open heart is an open mind.
-Remember that the best relationship is one in which love for each exceeds the need for the other.
-Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity can not survive.
-You believe or not one in religion, and believe or not in reincarnation, there is no one who does not appreciate kindness and compassion.
-It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find that we cannot help others, the least we can do is not harm them.
-Choose to be optimistic. Feel better.
-To become prosperous, you must initially work very hard, so it is necessary to sacrifice a lot of free time.
-It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, short and long term happiness will come to you and others.
-Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline is important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.
-I am confident that I will set foot in Tibet again in my life.
-I'm just a human being.
-When ignorance is our teacher, there is no possibility of real peace.
-The creatures that inhabit this earth -human beings or animals- are here to contribute, each in their own particular way, to the beauty and prosperity of the world.
-Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates a meaningful impression by remaining silent.
-Open-minded people tend to be interested in Buddhism because Buddha urged people to investigate things, he did not order them to believe.
-We all have to live together, to also be able to live together happily.
-My faith helps me overcome negative emotions and find my balance.
-The way to change the minds of others is with affection and not with hatred.
-Don't let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
-Today different ethnic groups and different nations come together due to common sense.
-The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.
-My desire to delegate authority has nothing to do with the desire to avoid responsibility.
-Appearance is absolute, but reality is not. Everything is interdependent, not absolute.
-I consider myself as a free spokesperson for the people.
- I believe that the governments cannot do much.
-What we do and what we think in our lives acquires extraordinary importance, since it affects everything with which we relate.
-In most cases, my visits to the West are to promote human values and religious harmony.
-My goal is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between the Tibetan and Chinese people is essential.
-Of 6 billion human beings, the rioters are only a handful.
-A true compassionate attitude towards others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.
-If you have a particular faith or religion, that's fine. But you can survive without it.
-There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt.
-Disagreement is normal.
-Success and failure depend on wisdom and intelligence, which can never function properly under the influence of anger.
-If we assume an attitude of humility, our qualities will grow.
-When you lose, do not lose the lesson.
-Practice meditation. It is fundamental. Once it is enjoyed, it can no longer be abandoned, and the benefits are immediate.
-If you never get the expected smile, be generous and give yours. Because no one has such a great need for a smile, like someone who doesn't know how to smile at others.
-If our mind is dominated by anger, we will waste the best part of the human brain; wisdom, the ability to discern and decide what is right or wrong.
-I am convinced that in the end truth and love between men will always prevail over violence and oppression.
-It is much better to make friends, understand each other and make an effort to serve humanity, before criticizing and destroying.
-When one is generous, with the intention to receive something in return or to obtain a good reputation or to be accepted, then he is not acting as an enlightened being.
-Wisdom is like an arrow. The serene mind is the arc that shoots it.
-The result of just focusing on yourself is suffering.
-Look at each situation from all angles and you will become someone more open.
-When you are unhappy you always want more and more. Your desire for the material can never be satisfied.
-When you practice living content you can get to the point of saying “yes, I already have everything I need”.
-If some people have the conception that the Dalai Lama has magical healing powers, that is simply stupid.
-I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more no less.
-Because of the lack of morals and principles, human life loses its value. Morals, principles, trust; all are key factors. If we lose them, there will be no future.
-I have always had this vision about the modern educational system: we pay attention to the development of the brain, but we take the development of human warmth for granted.
-Even those people who have no religion can train their hearts through education.
-The conversion is not my intention. Changing your religion is not easy. You must first develop some kind of confusion or overcome difficulties.
-The definitive authority must always be accompanied by the reason and self-criticism of the individual who holds it.
-Logically, harmony must come from the heart. Harmony based mostly on trust, as soon as force is used, fear is created.
-When we face a real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways: lose hope and fall into self-destructive habits or take advantage of the challenge and achieve our true inner strength.
-The roots of all good lie in the fact of appreciating the good in itself.
-If you can, help others; If not, then at least don't hurt anyone.
-There is an old Tibetan proverb: Tragedy should be used as a source of strength. No matter the difficulties, how painful the experience is, if we lose hope, then it will be a real disaster.
-Each day, think while you wake up “Today I am lucky because I am alive. I have a precious human life and I am not going to waste it. "
-I will use all my energy to develop myself, to expand my heart towards others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
-I will have kind thoughts towards others. I will not get angry or think badly of others. I will benefit from other people as much as I can.
-If you cannot cultivate the proper attitude, your enemies are the best spiritual guides, because their presence provides you with the opportunity to strengthen and develop tolerance, patience and understanding.
-Look at the children. Of course, they also fight each other. But in general, they don't hold a grudge as much as adults do.
-Most adults are ahead of children when it comes to education. But what is the point of education if all they do is show a smile while hiding their resentment?
-There is only one important point that you must keep in mind and let it guide you. No matter what people say about you, you are who you are. Keep this truth.
-You have to ask yourself how you want to live your life.
-We live and die, that is the truth that we must face on our own. No one can help us. Not even Buddha.
-Think calmly, what avoids living in the way you want to live your life?
-I believe that compassion is one of the things that can be practiced and that bring immediate and long-term happiness. I'm not talking about short-term gratification, but about something that brings true and lasting happiness, the kind that stays.
-Never give up, no matter what is happening, never give up.
-Be compassionate, not only with your friends but with all people. Be compassionate.
-Work for peace in your heart and in the world.
-The more motivated you are by love, you will have less fear and greater freedom of action.
-Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them, we can understand the uselessness of anger.
-Instead of annoying you, love people who give you problems, because they create circumstances that provide us with invaluable opportunities to practice tolerance and patience.
-If we only think about ourselves, we forget about people, then our minds occupy a small space.
-In tight spaces, the smallest problems seem big.
-When we worry about others, we realize that, like us, they are only looking to be happy.
-When you worry about others, your mind expands automatically. At that point, your problems, even big ones, become insignificant.
-If you think only of yourself, of your own happiness, the result is less happiness. You become more anxious and more fearful.
-Peace is not the absence of conflict. The differences will always be there. Peace is resolving differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humanitarian channels.
-A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections while rejecting evil must be respected as someone who reveals the secret of a hidden treasure.
-If you have any pain or suffering, you should ask yourself if there is something you can do about it.
- Compassion is the radicalism of our era.
-For me, love and compassion are the true religions. However, to develop them, we don't have to believe in any religion.
-We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, acquired wisdom, but we cannot escape the need for love and compassion. This is my true religion, my true faith.
-Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter what they are. Ultimately, this is all we need.
-It does not matter if we believe in Buddha or in God, if we are of another religion or we are not of any. As long as we have compassion for others and act responsibly, we will be happy without a doubt.
-Help those who are suffering and never consider ourselves superior to others. Even if this advice seems very simple, make an effort to find out if you can be happy following it.
-The real change comes from within. Leave the outside as it is.
-If scientific analysis shows that some of the claims of Buddhism are false, then we would have to accept the scientific discoveries and abandon those claims.
-During adversity there is the greatest potential to do good, both for oneself and for others.
-As we all share planet Earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with ourselves and with nature. It is not just a dream but a necessity.
-The purpose of the larger religious traditions is not to build great temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion on the inside, in our hearts.
-We are visitors on this planet. We are here for a hundred years at most. In this period, we must try to do something good, something useful with our lives.
-If you contribute to the happiness of others, then you will have discovered the true meaning of life.
-It doesn't matter if we are believers or agnostics, if we believe in God or in karma, moral ethics is a code that all people are capable of following.
-There will be negative consequences if politicians and leaders forget their moral principles. We believe in God or in karma, ethics is the basis of all religions.
-When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual self or some immediate convenience. When we are able to acknowledge and forgive immediate actions from the past, we gain strength to solve present problems constructively.
-Inner peace is the key; If you have inner peace, external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility. Without this inner peace, no matter how comfortable your life is materially, you may still be worried, upset, or unhappy about your circumstances.
-I consider a smile as something unique in a human being. A smile is also a powerful communication. A sincere smile is the perfect expression of human love and compassion.
-Anger is born from fear, and this from a feeling of weakness or inferiority. If you have courage or determination, you will have less and less fear and consequently you will feel less frustrated and angry.
-It is said that our enemy is our best teacher. By being with a teacher, we can learn the importance of patience, control, and tolerance, but we have no real opportunity to practice it. The real practice arises to meet an enemy.
-To create inner peace, the most important thing is the practice of compassion and love, understanding and respect for human beings. The most powerful obstacles to this are anger and hatred, fear and suspicion. So while people talk about disarmament around the world, some kind of internal disarmament is a priority.
-Old friends die, new ones appear, just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make them mean something: a significant friend or a significant day.
-Physical comfort cannot overcome spiritual suffering and, if we look closely, we will realize that those who have many possessions are not really happy.
-Today, more than ever, life must be characterized by a sense of universal responsibility. Not only nation to nation and human being to human being, also from human being to other forms of life.