Top 111 Quotes by Dalai Lama

Sleep is the best meditation.

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.

Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain.

I totally disagree with the view that the Tibet struggle will die, and there will be no hope for Tibet, after the Dalai Lama passes away.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

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

My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human value, human affection, compassion and religious harmony.

In most cases, my visits to the West are for promotion of human values and religious harmony.

I am confident I will set foot again in Tibet in my lifetime.

The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman.