Top 500 Dalai Lama XIV Quotes (2026 Update)
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251. “Friends, genuine friends, are attracted by a warm heart, not money, not power. A genuine friend considers you as just another human being, as a brother or sister, and shows affection on that level, regardless of whether you are rich or poor, or in a high position; that is a genuine friend.”

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252. “We don’t need more money, we don’t need greater success or fame, we don’t need the perfect body or even the perfect mate-right now, at this very moment, we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.”

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253. “Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and concern for others allow us to develop self-confidence, which breeds trust and friendship.”

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254. “Instead of wondering WHY this is happening to you, consider why this is happening to YOU.”

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255. “As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore part of our responsibility toward others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier, than we found it.”

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256. “Don’t compare me with Jesus. He is a great master, a great master...”

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257. “A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace.”

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258. “Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.”

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259. “Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.”

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260. “A genuine smile touches something fundamental in us: our natural appreciation of kindness.”

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261. “In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.”

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262. “When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities.”

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263. “It does not matter whether you are a theist or atheist, what matters is sincerity, forgiveness, and compassion.”

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264. “Happiness is a state of mind. With physical comforts if your mind is still in a state of confusion and agitation, it is not happiness. Happiness means calmness of mind.”

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265. “Our life depends on others so much that at the root of our existence is a fundamental need for love. That is why it is good to cultivate an authentic sense of responsibility and concern for the welfare of others.”

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266. “I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.”

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267. “Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.”

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268. “Genuine happiness consists in those spiritual qualities of love, compassion, patience, tolerance and forgiveness and so on. For it is these which provide both for our happiness and others happiness.”

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269. “I am just one human being.”

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270. “Someone else’s action should not determine your response.”

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271. “We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens we will have no regrets.”

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272. “Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep satisfaction.”

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273. “Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.”

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274. “The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others.”

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275. “Ignorance is the source of hatred, and the way to get rid of ignorance is realization.”

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276. “If your mind is scattered, it is quite powerless.”

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277. “For material progress and physical well being, peace of mind is of utmost importance.”

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278. “The earth is not just our environment. The earth is our mother.”

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279. “Infinite altruism is the basis of peace and happiness. If you want altruism, you must control hate and you must practice patience. The main teachers of patience are our enemies.”

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280. “Compassion can be roughly defined in terms of a state of mind that is nonviolent, nonharming, and nonaggressive. It is a mental attitude based on the wish for others to be free of their suffering and is associated with a sense of commitment, responsibility, and respect towards others.”

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

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282. “Inner darkness, which we call ignorance, is the root of suffering. The more inner light that comes, the more darkness will diminish. This is the only way to achieve salvation or nirvana.”

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283. “It is natural that we face obstacles in pursuit of our goals. But if we remain passive, making no effort to solve the problems we meet, conflicts will arise and hindrances will grow. Transforming these obstacles into opportunities is a challenge to our human ingenuity.”

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284. “It’s unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is to take action.”

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285. “If science proves facts that conflict with Buddhist understanding, Buddhism must change accordingly. We should always adopt a view that accords with the facts.”

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286. “In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind.”

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287. “Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.”

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288. “Always engage yourself positively with situations.”

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289. “The reality today is that we are all interdependent and have to co-exist on this small planet. Therefore, the only sensible and intelligent way of resolving differences and clashes of interests, whether between individuals or nations, is through dialogue.”

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290. “My overriding belief is that it is always possible for criminals to improve and that by its very finality the death penalty contradicts this.”

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291. “Anger, pride and competence are our real enemies.”

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292. “When reason ends, then anger begins. Therefore, anger is a sign of weakness.”

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293. “Only through kindness and love can peace of mind be achieved.”

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294. “When you engage in fulfilling the needs of others, your own needs are fulfilled as a by-product.”

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295. “Feelings of anger, bitterness, and hate are negative. If I kept those inside me, they would spoil my body and my health. The are of no use.”

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296. “Even modern medical researchers have come to the conclusion that peace of mind is vital for good health.”

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297. “You must not procrastinate. Rather, you should make preparations so that even if you did die tonight, you would have no regrets. If you develop an appreciation for the uncertainty and imminence of death, your sense of the importance of using your time wisely will get stronger and stronger.”

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298. “I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means may appear different, the ends are the same.”

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299. “We need to take action to develop compassion, to create inner peace within ourselves and to share that inner peace with our family and friends. Peace and warm-heartednes s can then spread through the community just as ripples radiate out across the water when you drop a pebble into a pond.”

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300. “All human beings have an innate desire to overcome suffering, to find happiness. Training the mind to think differently, through meditation, is one important way to avoid suffering and be happy.”

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