Top 500 Dalai Lama XIV Quotes (2026 Update)
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301. “We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face.”

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302. “In the Buddha’s life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And we see that the path takes time.”

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303. “Easy times are the enemy, they put us to sleep. Adversity is our friend, it wakes us up.”

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304. “The cultivation of compassion is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, if our species is to survive.”

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305. “As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.”

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306. “Basically we are all the same human beings with the same potential to be a good human being or a bad human being. The important thing is to realize the positive side and try to increase that; realize the negative side and try to reduce. That’s the way.”

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307. “People need to climb the mountain not simple because it is there But because the soulful divinity needs to be mated with the spirit.”

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308. “The colors of light are infinite through refraction, yet they all come from the same source. Thus I cannot detach myself from the wickedest soul, nor fail to identify with the most virtuous.”

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309. “There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape from these four mountains of birth, old age, sickness and death.”

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310. “Real change in society must start from individual initiative.”

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311. “So the smart brain must be balanced with a warm heart, a good heart -a sense of responsibility, of concern for the well-being of others.”

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312. “Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.”

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313. “Freedom is the real source of human happiness and creativity. Irrespective of whether you are a believer or nonbeliever, whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jew, the important thing is to be a good human being.”

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314. “Afflictive emotions – our jealousy, anger, hatred, fear – can be put to an end. When you realize that these emotions are only temporary, that they always pass on like clouds in the sky, you also realize they can ultimately be abandoned.”

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315. “Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice.”

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316. “Most REAL change is slow. Happiness and joy are the purpose of life. If we know that the future will be very dark or painful, then we lose our determination to live. Therefore, life is something based on hope.”

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317. “Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom.”

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318. “To seek solitude like a wild animal. That is my only ambition.”

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319. “Try to remain truthful. The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in the long run it’s truth that prevails.”

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320. “Inner values like friendship, trust, honesty and compassion are much more reliable than money – they always bring happiness and strength.”

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321. “There should be a balance between material and spiritual progress, a balance achieved through the principles based on love and compassion.”

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322. “Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, “I am of no value”, is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought- so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything. It is usually said that you are your own master.”

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323. “To develop patience, you need someone who willfully hurts you. Such people give us real opportunities to practice tolerance. They test our inner strength in a way that even our guru cannot. Basically, patience protects us from being discouraged.”

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324. “Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace.”

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325. “Happiness comes through taming the mind; without taming the mind there is no way to be happy.”

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326. “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: satisfaction with just enough food, clothing, and shelter to protect yourself from the elements.”

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327. “The jealousy that arises from another’s achievement is overcome by developing an awareness of and admiration for one’s own and other’s achievement.”

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328. “In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.”

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329. “Appreciate how rare and full of potential your situation is in this world, then take joy in it, and use it to your best advantage.”

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330. “Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.”

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331. “If we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster!”

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332. “We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.”

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333. “The message of love and compassion will travel far and wide if all who follow a spiritual path work together in harmony and mutual respect.”

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334. “Compassion is something really worthwhile. It is not just a religious or spiritual subject, not a matter of ideology. It is not a luxury, it is a necessity.”

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335. “All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment.”

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336. “Whatever forms of meditation you practice, the most important point is to apply mindfulness continuously, and make a sustained effort. It is unrealistic to expect results from meditation within a short period of time. What is required is continuous sustained effort.”

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337. “The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel.”

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338. “Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them.”

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339. “Whatever the intellectual quality of the education given our children, it is vital that it include elements of love and compassion, for nothing guarantees that knowledge alone will be truly useful to human beings.”

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340. “I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a warm heart.”

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341. “We have a natural creative ability and it is very important to realize this.”

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342. “Every human should have the idea of taking care of the environment, of nature, of water. So using too much or wasting water should have some kind of feeling or sense of concern. Some sort of responsibility and with that, a sense of discipline.”

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343. “People assume that happiness stems from collecting things outside of yourself, whereas true happiness stems from removing things from inside of yourself.”

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344. “Without inner peace it is impossible to have world peace.”

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345. “When a certain community is destroyed, in reality it destroys a part of all of us. So there should be a clear recognition that the entire humanity is just one family. Any conflict within humanity should be considered as a family conflict. We must find a solution within this atmosphere.”

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346. “Anger, hatred, fear, is very bad for our health.”

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347. “Our world is increasingly interdependent, but I wonder if we truly understand that our interdependent human community has to be compassionate; compassionate in our choice of goals, compassionate in our means of cooperation and our pursuit of these goals.”

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348. “Blessings don’t come from outside, but from within. Whatever blessings we receive are the result of our own efforts and positive actions.”

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349. “If you have a great deal of knowledge, but you’re governed by negative emotions, then you tend to use your knowledge in negative ways. Therefore, while you are learning, don’t forget the importance of warmheartedness.”

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350. “If you help and serve others, you will ultimately gain.”

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