What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful. Dalai Lama More Quotes by Dalai Lama More Quotes From Dalai Lama There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live. Dalai Lama happinessinspirationalbelieve Man surprised me most about humanity.Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived. Dalai Lama sacrificehard-workspiritual Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. Dalai Lama ignorancekindnessmistake Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay. Dalai Lama inspirationallifetravel If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. Dalai Lama changeinspirationalfunny Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day. Dalai Lama good-morningencouraginghappiness Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or nonbelieving, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek. On this fundamental level, religion, ethnicity, culture, and language make no difference. Dalai Lama religiousdreaminspirational The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds. Dalai Lama successfuldoepeople Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Dalai Lama yogainspirationpeace Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can. Dalai Lama spiritualinspirationallife If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. Dalai Lama happyhappinessinspirational Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other. Dalai Lama spiritualloverelationship Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama inspirationallovelife 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 motivationalinspirationallife When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new. Dalai Lama something-newifsmay A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility Dalai Lama compassionhearthappiness If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others. Dalai Lama communicationdoerelationship We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need. Dalai Lama heartlovephilosophy Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama inspiringmotivationalinspirational If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use. Dalai Lama useworryneeds
