The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism Quotes

“Look at one person who annoys you, and use the opportunity to counter your own anger and cultivate compassion. But if the annoyance is too powerful – if you find the person so repulsive that you cannot bear to be in his or her presence – it may be better to look for the exit!”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Little Book Of Buddhism

“When you open yourself up mentally, you do so only with someone you trust from the bottom of your heart, someone you feel very close to. To open yourself up in this way is an important step in overcoming mental problems.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism

“Happiness arises as a result of different causes and conditions. If you harm someone out of anger, you may feel some superficial satisfaction, but deep down you know it was wrong. Your confidence will be undermined. However, if you have an altruistic attitude, you’ll feel comfortable and confident in the presence of others.”
― Dalai Lama, The Little Book Of Buddhism

“One can be deceived by three types of laziness: the laziness of indolence, which is the wish to procrastinate; the laziness of inferiority, which is doubting your capabilities; and the laziness that is attachment to negative actions, or putting great effort into non-virtue.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism

“If there is love, there is hope that one may have real families, real brotherhood, real equanimity, real peace. If the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education or material comfort you have, only suffering and confusion will ensue.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism

“In the beginning practice is not easy. You may encounter difficulties or experience a loss of enthusiasm. Or perhaps there will be too much enthusiasm – then after a few weeks or months, your enthusiasm may wane. You need to develop a constant persistent approach based on a long-term commitment.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism

“The greatest degree of inner tranquility conies from the development of love, and compassion.
 
Cultivating closeness and warmth for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.
 
True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude towards others does not change even if they behave negatively”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism

“Determination, courage and self-confidence are the key factors for success”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism

“The creatures that inhabit this earth – be they human beings or animals – are here to contribute, each in its own particular way, to the beauty and prosperity of the world.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Little Book Of Buddhism