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Dalai Lama Quotes - Page 32

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At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each one of us aspires to happiness and each one of us does not wish to suffer. This is why, whenever I have the opportunity, I try to draw people's

At a fundamental level, as human beings, we are all the same; each one of us aspires to happiness and each one of us does not wish to suffer. This is why, whenever I have the opportunity, I try to draw people's attention to what as members of the human family we have in common and the deeply interconnected nature of our existence and welfare.

Wisdom, Opportunity, People

My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness.

Kindness, Inspiration, Compassion

Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.

Happiness, Being Happy, Spiritual

Happiness comes through taming the mind; without taming the mind there is no way to be happy

Mind, Taming, Way

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (2013). “Kindness, Clarity, and Insight”, p.138, Shambhala Publications

Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from having a compassionate attitude, we need to make a concerted effort to develop compassion.

Positive, Happiness, Buddhist

At a personal level, as a Buddhist practitioner, I deliberately visualize and think about death in my daily practice. Death is not separated from our lives. Due to my research and thoughts about death, I have some guarantee and some conviction that it will be a positive experience.

Buddhist, Thinking, Practice

Interview with Amitabh Pal, www.sharedhost.progressive.org. January 1, 2006.

A calm mind is good for our physical health, but it also enables us to see things more realistically.

Calm Mind, Mind, Calm

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

Spiritual, Buddhist, Practice

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1998). “Path To Tranquility”, p.164, Penguin Books India

If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience.

Pursuit Of Happiness, Meditation, Inner Peace

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2017). “The Dalai Lama’s Book of Transformation”, p.5, HarperCollins UK

It is not just a person's physical constitution, their intellegence, their education, or even their social conditioning that enables them to withstand hardship. Much more significant is their inner development. And while some may be able to survive through sheer willpower, the ones who suffer the least are those who have a high degree of patience and courage in the face of adversity.

Adversity, Suffering, Degrees

Once a year go someplace you've never been.

Travel, Vacation, Years

Peace of mind is the basis of a healthy body and a healthy mind; so peace of mind, a calm mind, is very, very important.

Peace, Calm Mind, Healthy

Not so long ago people believed in ideologies, systems, and institutions to save all societies. Today, they have given up such hopes and have returned to relying on the individual, on individual freedom, individual initiative, individual creativity.

Creativity, Long Ago, People

Source: www.motherjones.com

When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help.

Compassion, Suffering, Important

In daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love, compassion and kindness, then reflect on the disadvantages of anger. Such continuous contemplation, the growing appreciation of love, has the effect of reducing our inclination towards hatred and increasing our respect for love. By this means even anger can be diminished.

Appreciation, Inspirational Love, Kindness

If each of us can learn to relate to each other more out of compassion, with a sense of connection to each other and a deep recognition of our common humanity, and more important, to teach this to our children, I believe that this can go a long way in reducing many of the conflicts and problems that we see today.

Children, Believe, Compassion

The Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler, Dalai Lama (2010). “The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World”, p.198, Hachette UK

If you become more concerned for the welfare of others, you will experience a sense of calm, inner-strength, and self confidence.

Self Confidence, Inner Strength, Calm

World peace begins with inner peace.

Inspirational, Motivational, Inner Peace

"Listening to the Dalai Lama in Aspen" by Anita Thompson, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 4, 2008.

The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.

Thinking, Mind, Important

Different religions meet the needs of different people

People, Different, Needs

Kindness is the key to peace and harmony in family life.

Kindness, Keys, Harmony

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1998). “Path To Tranquility”, p.24, Penguin Books India

In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.

Meaningful, Order, Inner Peace

Even if only a few individuals try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves, and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others, they will have a positive influence in their community.

Positive, Happiness, Peace

Disagreement is something normal.

Normal, Disagreement

No one can afford to assume that someone else will solve their problems.

Assuming, Problem, Solve

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1998). “Path To Tranquility”, p.221, Penguin Books India

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