Sleep is the best meditation. Dalai Lama

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. Dalai Lama

Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day. Dalai Lama

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. Dalai Lama

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. Dalai Lama

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. Dalai Lama

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