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Dalai Lama Quotes - Page 14

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We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

Motivational, Spiritual, Peace

It’s in our interest to take care of others. Self-centrednes s is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as human beings we need to pay attention to our inner values. Sometimes people think compassion is only of help to others, while we get no benefit. This is a mistake. When you concern yourself with others, you naturally develop a sense of self-confidence . To help others takes courage and inner strength.

Wise, Confidence, Spiritual

Mental happiness is more important than physical comfort. Physical comfort comes from the material. But material facilities cannot provide you with peace of mind.

Silence, Mind, Important

Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony.

Foundation, Harmony, Genuine

Dalai Lama (2012). “The Compassionate Life”, p.32, Simon and Schuster

God exists or God does not exist. Leave it for us. Your task is to learn how to live peacefully.

Doe, Tasks, God Exists

Even secular humanism has great spiritual resources; it is almost like a religion to me.

Spiritual, Resources, Secular Humanism

Source: www.motherjones.com

The foundation of the Buddha's teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence of ego, the number-one enemy of compassion.

Lying, Teaching, Persistence

We don’t need more money, we don’t need greater success or fame, we don’t need the perfect body or even the perfect mate-right now, at this very moment, we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.

Perfect, Mind, Body

Dalai Lama (2009). “The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living”, p.45, Penguin

Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence.

Inspirational, Mother, Technology

Dalai Lama XIV (1995). “My Tibet”, p.80, Univ of California Press

I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation.

Spirit, Conflict, Genuine

Dalai Lama's Speech to the European Parliament, tibet.net. October 24, 2001.

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

People, Honest, Truthful

My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not

Kindness, Believe, Practice

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (2003). “How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life”, p.83, Simon and Schuster

I feel that a genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives. How one creates that smile largely depends on one's own attitude. It is illogical to expect smiles from others if one does not smile oneself. Therefore, one can see that many things depend on one's own behaviour.

Attitude, Important, Doe

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2013). “The Power of Compassion: A Collection of Lectures”, p.8, HarperCollins UK

True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change, even if they behave negatively. Through universal altruism, you develop a feeling of responsibility for others: the wish to help them actively overcome their problems.

Change, Wise, Wisdom

Dalai Lama XIV, Rajiv Mehrotra (2010). “In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy”, p.9, ReadHowYouWant.com

There is competition, but it is used in a good way. It is positive to want to go first, provided the intention is to pave the way for others, make their path more easy, help them, or show the way. Competition is negative when we wish to defeat others, to bring them down in order to lift ourselves up.

Order, Competition, Wish

Dalai Lama, Anne Benson, Fabien Ouaki (2016). “Imagine All the People: A Conversation with the Dalai Lama on Money, Politics, and Life As It Could Be”, p.30, Simon and Schuster

Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly materialistic, and mankind is reaching toward the very zenith of external progress, driven by an insatiable desire for power and vast possessions. Yet by this vain striving for perfection in a world where everything is relative,they wander even further away from inward peace and happiness of the mind.

Peace, Perfection, Mind

Inner values like friendship, trust, honesty and compassion are much more reliable than money - they always bring happiness and strength.

Honesty, Compassion, Trust Honesty

Each of us has the potential to contribute... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world.

Opportunity, World, Shapes

"Dalai Lama urges students to shape world" by Hal Bernton, community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. May 15, 2001.

Dangerous consequences will follow when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we believe in God or karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion.

Karma, Believe, Principles

Real affection comes from the face. Those political leaders, when they meet, they are always hugging, but not very genuine. Deep, sincerity comes from face and eye.

Real, Eye, Leader

Source: www.opti-mystical.com

There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.

Inspirational, Life, Strength

I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence , which attracts the trust and respect of others. Therefore the real source of blessings is in our own mind.

Trust, Confidence, Respect

Many people today agree that we need to reduce violence in our society. If we are truly serious about this, we must deal with the roots of violence, particularly those that exist within each of us. We need to embrace 'inner disarmament,' reducing our own emotions of suspicion, hatred and hostility toward our brothers and sisters

Brother, Roots, People

We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha`s own words must be rejected.

Death, Dying, Research

We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier, his or her family is happier; if families are happy, neighborhoods and nations will be happy. By transforming ourselves we can change our human way of life and make this a century of compassion.

Compassion, Concern For Others, Peaceful

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