Words of wisdom to enlighten your wanderlust and make you a more compassionate traveler.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet, held in high regard around the globe.
His name is Tenzin Gyatso, and he is the 14th person to hold the title.
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He has also suggested he might be the last.
Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values.
This is not just a dream, but a necessity.
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“Let us make a run at recognize the precious nature of each day.”
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
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“The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.”
“Consider carefully, what prevents you from living the way you want to live your life?”
“As you breathe in, cherish yourself.
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As you breathe out, cherish all beings.”
Dalai Lama Quotes on Compassion
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
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“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.
And if you’ve got the option to’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”
“Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there.
“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”
“Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result, you feel peaceful and content.”
“Love and compassion are the true religions to me.
But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.”
“Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”
“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”
“The way to change others' minds is with affection and not anger.”
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
“An open heart is an open mind.”
Know the rules well, so you might break them effectively.
“There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’
“Share your knowledge.
It is a way to achieve immortality.”
“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”
“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”
“Be kind whenever possible.
It is always possible.”
“The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.”
“Love is the absence of judgment.”
“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
Dalai Lama Quotes on Happiness
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
“Happiness is not something ready-made.
It comes from your own actions.”
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
“Happiness is determined more by one’s state of mind than by external events.”
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.
Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”
“Happiness is the highest form of health.”
