Dalai Lama

Tibet
Born on 6 Jul 1935
Spiritual Leader

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In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.
World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding.
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