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The 14th Dalai Lama

Tibet’s Head of State and one of the most influential spiritual leaders in the world, , (who refers to himself as a simple monk), promotes peace, happiness and ethical behavior wherever he goes. He won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1989 and was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor on October 17, 2007. While his hobby is mechanical clock and watch repair, he is most widely known for his many books and speeches, from which we may excerpt some very wise and insightful quotes.  Here are a few...

“If the basic human nature was aggressive, we would have been born with animal claws & huge teeth -- but ours are very short, very pretty, very weak! That means we are not well equipped to be aggressive beings. Even the size of our mouth is very small. So I think the basic nature of human beings should be gentle.”

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

                   
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“Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color and creed. Deep down there is no difference.”

“The purpose of life is to be happy.”

“We had a rule in Tibet that anyone proposing a new invention had to guarantee that it was beneficial, or at least harmless, for seven generations of humans before it could be adopted.”

“Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.”

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

“It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.”

“Everyday, 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.”

“I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.”

“No matter what country or continent we come from, we are all basically the same humane beings. We have the common human needs and concerns. We all seek happiness an try to avoid suffering regardless of our race, religion ,sex, or political status. Human beings, indeed all sentient beings, have the right to pursue happiness and live in peace and in freedom.”

- The Dalai Lama  (1935- )

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The 14th Dalai Lama, charismatic leader of the Tibetan people, lectures often on religious harmony and world peace.

“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”

- The Dalai Lama  (1935- )

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