His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He is the spiritual leader of Tibet.
The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and the patron saint of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are realized beings inspired by a wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn in the world to help humanity. He is a spiritual leader like no other and is highlighting the importance of happiness and world peace every minute of the day.
So here are the topmost quotes about happiness said by Dalai Lama. Keep reading.
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
“Happiness doesn’t always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.”
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.”
“Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors.”
“To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness.”
“The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness.”
“It is our basic right to be a happy person, happy family, and eventually a happy world. That should be our goal.”
“I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in a religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness.”
“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.”
“A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness.”
“Genuine happiness consists in those spiritual qualities of love, compassion, patience, tolerance and forgiveness and so on. For it is these which provide both for our happiness and others happiness.”
“Happiness is a state of mind. With physical comforts, if your mind is still in a state of confusion and agitation, it is not happiness. Happiness means calmness of mind.”
“There are two kinds of satisfaction or happiness: one mainly through mental peace; another physical comfort.”
“Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and look back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.”
“Our business is to be happy.”
“Happiness can be achieved through training the mind.”
“Happiness in simplicity can be achieved with a flexible mindset and nine hours sleep each night.”
“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”
“We don’t need more money, we don’t need greater success or fame, we don’t need the perfect body or even the perfect mate. Right now, at this very moment, we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.”
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
“Without your effort, it is impossible for blessings to come.”
“When you think everything is someone else’s fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.”
Hope you enjoy these quotes. Follow the rules of the Dalai Lama to bring more happiness, peace, and love in your life.
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