The current spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, is a passionate supporter of Buddhism and the rights of the Tibetan people, becoming a symbol of Tibetan nationhood for Tibetans everywhere.
He is also famous for his words of wisdom which include "Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.", "Silence is sometimes the best answer." and "Choose to be optimistic, it feels better."
This collection contains 100 of the Dalai Lama’s most celebrated quotes and is perfect for those interested in Buddhism.
Dalai Lama is a title given by the people of Tibet to the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, which is the most dominant of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso (born 1935), is the 14th and most celebrated.
His wisdom is sought by many famous celebrities and world leaders, but he describes himself as "a simple Buddhist monk". The Dalai Lama has worked to overcome religious divisions in the exiled Tibetan community.
