Inspiring Quotes from the Dalai Lama

There are certain days when we need reminders on how to be the best that we can be. I hope you find comfort and inspiration in his words.

“Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values.”

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

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”

“Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.”

“It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view.”

“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.”

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

“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.”

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”

“Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations, you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.”

“Happy people build their inner world; unhappy people blame their outer world.”

“In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.”