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Famous Dalai Lama Quotes
“The more we are concerned for the well being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.”
“A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.”
“Our purpose in life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we simply desire contentment.”
“True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.”
“Love and compassion are the pillars of world peace.”
“Prayer alone will not make a happy life. A happy life must be built. You must act.”
“Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.”
“When you hate someone intensely, 80% of what you think is delusion.”
“The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others.”
“All sentient beings have the seed of the Buddha within them.”
“I think in many ways narrow minded-attitudes lead to extreme thinking.”
“Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.”