The Dali Lama is one of those rare beings whose message applies across all peoples and religions. If you are looking for a bit of focus in your life, considering the following inspiration thoughts from the Dali Lama is a good place to start.

Encountering sufferings will definitely contribute to the elevation of your spiritual practice, provided you are able to transform calamity and misfortune into the path.

Not to identify oneself with something, or to associate things with the me, and to see that the idea that there is a me which is distinct from things is a delusion that is true wisdom.

A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise mans wisdom even if he associates with a sage.

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

Follow the three R's: Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions.

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.

One who is caught in thought loses ones original nature. All he knows are words and descriptions, when he sees the actual thing, he fails to perceive it.

I believe in justice and truth, without which there would be no basis for human hope.

This lack of respect extends even to the earths human descendants, the future generations who will inherit a vastly degraded planet if world peace does not become a reality, and if destruction of the natural environment continues at the present rate.

Wisdom is the best guide and faith is the best companion. One must try to escape from the darkness of ignorance and suffering, and seek the light of Enlightenment.

Pride leads to violence and evil. The truly good gaze upon everything with love and understanding.

As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other.