Dalai Lama
1935
5
Quotes
Biography
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and the former political leader of Tibet. He was born in 1935 in northeastern Tibet and was recognized as the incarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama at a young age. In 1950, he assumed full political power after the Chinese invasion of Tibet and embarked on a path of nonviolent resistance against Chinese rule. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his efforts to promote peace and human rights.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
2
Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
3
Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.
4
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
5
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.