Spiritual Leader Quotes

98 quotes in this collection

"An eye for an eye… we are all blind."

-- Dalai Lama

"We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily."

-- Dalai Lama

"Compassion is the radicalism of our time."

-- Dalai Lama

"Let us try to recognize the precious nature of each day."

-- Dalai Lama

"Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck."

-- Dalai Lama

"Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness."

-- Dalai Lama

"If you want to change the world, first try to improve and change yourself."

-- Dalai Lama

"Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."

-- Dalai Lama

"Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk."

-- Dalai Lama

"As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings."

-- Dalai Lama

"I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend."

-- Dalai Lama

"The mind is definitely something that can be transformed, and meditation is a means to transform it."

-- Dalai Lama

"Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give."

-- Dalai Lama

"To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else."

-- Dalai Lama

"As individuals we can influence our own families. Our families can influence our communities and our communities can influence our nations."

-- Dalai Lama

"Real change in the world will only come from a change of heart."

-- Dalai Lama

"Anger and hatred are signs of weakness, while compassion is a sure sign of strength."

-- Dalai Lama

"No matter how educated or wealthy you are, if you don't have peace of mind, you won't be happy."

-- Dalai Lama

"True change is within; leave the outside as it is."

-- Dalai Lama

"I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends."

-- Dalai Lama

"Home is where you feel at home and are treated well."

-- Dalai Lama

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

-- Dalai Lama

"If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you."

-- Dalai Lama

"Action is more important than meditation."

-- Dalai Lama
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