14th Dalai Lama

I have been confronted with many difficult circumstances throughout the course of my life, and my country is going through a critical period. But I laugh often, and my laughter is contagious. When people ask me how I find the strength to laugh now, I reply that I am a professional laugher.

14th Dalai Lama

I have only one task at hand: to stand guard at the entrance of my mind. When the afflictions are at the ready, I remain at the ready; when they stand easy, I stand easy.

14th Dalai Lama

I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty – compassion, affection and respect.

14th Dalai Lama

I want to say, without hesitation, the purpose of our life is happiness.

14th Dalai Lama

If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.

14th Dalai Lama

If an individual has a calm state of mind, that person’s attitudes and views will be calm and tranquil even in the presence of great agitation.

14th Dalai Lama

If even a few individuals simply try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others, they will have a positive influence in their community.

14th Dalai Lama

If in day to day life you lead a good life, honestly, with love, compassion, and less selfishness, then automatically you will find peace.

14th Dalai Lama

If one’s life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital.

14th Dalai Lama

If our goal is a happier, more peaceful world in the future, only education will bring change.

14th Dalai Lama