These Dalai Lama quotes can help us to remember our own divinity; therein lies our humanity. See, like the Dalai Lama, sometimes we find ourselves in situations we didn’t consciously choose. During those times it can be helpful to remember words of wisdom – words that can bring you peace, give you courage, or give you the ability to see situations and people from a different perspective.
Carry these spiritual quotes with you always and re-read His Holiness’ sage teachings during those moments when you need a divine pick-me-up.
Best Dalai Lama Quotes
Our favorite Dalai Lama quote…
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
~ Dalai Lama XIV
Dalai Lama XIV
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Dalai Lama XIV
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 XIV
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
Dalai Lama XIV
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
Dalai Lama XIV
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
Dalai Lama XIV
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Dalai Lama XIV
Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.
Dalai Lama XIV
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
Dalai Lama XIV
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Dalai Lama XIV
Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.
Dalai Lama XIV
We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.
Dalai Lama XIV
I am just one human being.