In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher. Dalai Lama

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. Dalai Lama

If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it. Dalai Lama

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them. Dalai Lama

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. Dalai Lama

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

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. Dalai Lama

Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still.. Dalai Lama

Basically, a human being is a social animal. So, if you create some short moment of happiness for people, you get deep satisfaction. Dalai Lama

Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because by realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop greater resolve to put an end to the causes of suffering and the unwholesome deeds which lead to suffering. And it will increase your enthusiasm for engaging in the wholesome actions and deeds which lead to happiness and joy. Dalai Lama

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Dalai Lama

The basic fact is that all sentient beings, particularly human beings, want happiness and do not want pain and suffering. Dalai Lama

By bringing about a change in our outlook toward things and events, all phenomena can become sources of happiness. Dalai Lama

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. Dalai Lama

There are five billion human beings and in a certain way I think we need five billion different religions. Dalai Lama

I believe that it is essential to appreciate our potential as human beings and recognize the importance of inner transformation. Dalai Lama

I think in many ways narrow minded-attitudes lead to extreme thinking. Dalai Lama

World economies are always so tenuous and we are subject to so many losses in life, but a compassionate attitude is something we can always carry with us. Dalai Lama

So the first step in seeking happiness is learning. We first have to learn how negative emotions and behaviours are harmful to us and how positive emotions are helpful. Dalai Lama