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Buddhist Quote by Dalai Lama

“Some consider me as a living Buddha. That's nonsense. That's silly. That's wrong. If they consider me a simple Buddhist monk, however, that's probably okay.” quote by Dalai Lama
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“Some consider me as a living Buddha. That's nonsense. That's silly. That's wrong. If they consider me a simple Buddhist monk, however, that's probably okay.”

Dalai Lama

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Source Speech: Public remarks, date unknown

He rejects being deified, preferring modest identity as a monk.

In simple terms: He wants to be seen as a simple monk, not a Buddha.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility over idolization.

Themes

humility identity spirituality

Mood

respectful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious gatherings
  • media interviews
  • personal reflections

Key Concepts

self‑deification public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility affect leadership?
  • What risks arise from being seen as a deity?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as self‑effacement; some audiences expect reverence.

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