Inspirational Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness — Words of Wisdom for Daily Success

“The more honest you are, the more open, the less fear you will have, because there's no anxiety about being exposed or revealed to others.”

“Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes. And it makes me wonder if we've utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this body, and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is something precious. Our day-to-day existence is very much alive with hope, although there is no guarantee of our future. There is no guarantee that tomorrow at this time we will be here. But we are working for that purely on the basis of hope. So, we need to make the best use of our time. I believe that the proper utilization of time is this: if you can, serve other people, other sentient beings. If not, at least refrain from harming them. I think that is the whole basis of my philosophy.”

“Whether our action is wholesome or unwholesome depends on whether that action or deed arises from a disciplined or undisciplined state of mind. It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is said that”

“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”