20 Messages from Dalai Lama

Here are 20 messages from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso:

1. "The purpose of our lives is to be happy."
2. "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."
3. "Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."
4. "The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be."
5. "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck."
6. "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."
7. "In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."
8. "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."
9. "The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis."
10. "The true hero is one who conquers their own anger and hatred."
11. "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
12. "An open heart is an open mind."
13. "We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."
14. "Compassion is the radicalism of our time."
15. "Silence is sometimes the best answer."
16. "The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness."
17. "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."
18. "The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts."
19. "There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'"
20. "We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."

These messages from the Dalai Lama reflect his wisdom, compassion, and emphasis on love, kindness, and personal responsibility. They inspire us to cultivate inner peace, show compassion to others, and live a meaningful and fulfilled life.