The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.

- Dalai Lama

I always say that people should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion.

- Dalai Lama

Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute.

- Dalai Lama

I feel exhausted if I teach too long.

- Dalai Lama

My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility.

- Dalai Lama

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

- Dalai Lama

Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.

- Dalai Lama

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.

- Dalai Lama

A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.

- Dalai Lama

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

- Dalai Lama

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

- Dalai Lama

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

- Dalai Lama

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

- Dalai Lama

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

- Dalai Lama

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

- Dalai Lama

The Tibetan people will need to determine who the next reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is.

- Dalai Lama

Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.

- Dalai Lama

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

- Dalai Lama

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

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

- Dalai Lama