During that period we must try to do something good, something useful with are lives.' We are here for ninety, a hundred years at the very most. I do not judge the universe.' - Dalai Lama

'I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. 'The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful.' - Dalai Lama 9: Therefore, it is likely that all beings in this universe have familial connections.' - Dalai Lama 8: 'We are born and reborn countless number of times, and it is possible that each being has been our parent at one time or another. 'In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.' If you want to be happy, practice compassion.' - Dalai Lama 6: 'If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. 'Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.' - Dalai Lama 5: From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.' - Dalai Lama 4: 'It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. 'Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.' - Dalai Lama 3: 'With realisation of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.' - Dalai Lama 2: Since then this 'Ocean of Wisdom' hasВ worked to gain freedom and independence for Tibet through non-violent means. The threat to his life grew and he escaped to India in 1959 where he set up government in Dharamasala. And then in 1950 age just 15 he was officially enthroned as leader of 6 million Tibetans whilst a growing threat of war loomed from China. In 1939 the child was taken to Lhasa and installed as the spiritual leader of Tibet the next year. Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of the Bodhisattva of Compassion (enlightened beings that choose rebirth over nirvana in order to serve humanity).

At the age of 2 he was recognised as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama. Profile: Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was born in a small village in Tibet on July 6th 1935.

Dalai lama quotes on hope