Lhamo Thondup known as the Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935 in Takster, China to a peasant family. The world’s foremost Buddhist leader, he travels extensively, speaking eloquently in favour of ecumenical understanding, kindness and compassion, respect for all the environment and, above all, world peace.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. In 1989 His Holiness the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. Since 1959 His Holiness has been living in exile in Dharamshala in India. Tibet continues to be occupied by communist China.
Here are top 20 motivational and inspirational quotes by Dalai Lama
1.“Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful.”- Dalai Lama
2.“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”- Dalai Lama
3.“Never give up. No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on around you, never give up.”- Dalai Lama
4.“If it can be solved, there’s no need to worry, and if it can’t be solved, worry is of no use.”- Dalai Lama
5.“This is my simple religion. There’s no need for temples; no need for complecated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple the philosophy is kindness.”- Dalai Lama
6.“We can never change the past, but we can always learn from it to create a better future.”- Dalai Lama
7.“I suggest more listening, more contemplation, more meditation.”- Dalai Lama
8.“If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.”- Dalai Lama
9.“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”- Dalai Lama
10.“If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.”- Dalai Lama
11.“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”- Dalai Lama
12.“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”- Dalai Lama
13.“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”- Dalai Lama
14.“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”- Dalai Lama
15.“When you realise you have made a mistake, take immediate step to correct it.”- Dalai Lama
16.“No matter how educated or wealthy you are, if you don’t have peace of mind, you won’t be happy.”- Dalai Lama
17.“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”- Dalai Lama
18.“It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.”- Dalai Lama
19.“A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence, which attracts the trust and respect of others. Therefore the real source of blessings is in our own mind.”- Dalai Lama
20.“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”- Dalai Lama
