Believe Quote by Dalai Lama
“Whether you believe in God or not does not matter much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much; as a Buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interfaith Ethics, 2010
Ethical living is essential regardless of religious belief; moral conduct transcends doctrine.
In simple terms: Live well, belief aside.
Key Takeaway
Focus on good actions.
Themes
ethics
spirituality
universality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- community service
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
interfaith dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions define a good life for you?
- How can secular and religious ethics align?
A Different Perspective
Different cultures may define “good life” variably.
![“I believe in reincarnation,” [Bjorn] said. I KNOW. “I tried to live a good life. Does that help?” THAT’S NOT UP TO ME. Death coughed. OF COURSE... SINCE YOU BELIEVE IN REINCARNATION... YOU’LL BE BJORN AGAIN.” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/de0/terry-pratchett-19_believe_i-believe-in-reincarnation-bjorn-said-i_561839.jpg)
