Stories, Articles and Quotes by Dalai Lama

"I think that true religion is the kind heart."

"Whether one believes in a religion or not and whether one believes in rebirth or not there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion."

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

"When you think everything is someone else's fault, you suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy."

"If you don't love yourself, you cannot love others."

"Sleep is the best meditation."

"When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know; But when you listen, you may learn something new."

"Do not let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace."

"If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever."

"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. "