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Dalai Lama Quotes - Page 54

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The great benefit of science is that it can contribute tremendously to the alleviation of suffering at the physical level, but it is only through the cultivation of the qualities of the human heart and the

The great benefit of science is that it can contribute tremendously to the alleviation of suffering at the physical level, but it is only through the cultivation of the qualities of the human heart and the transformation of our attitudes that we can begin to address and overcome our mental suffering...

Buddhist, Attitude, Heart

"The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality". Book by Dalai Lama, www.huffingtonpost.com. 2005.

We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of our families. This is how we can create a more peaceful world.

Peaceful, Humanity, World

If you young people who today belong to the first generation of the 21st century make an effort now, you may be able to create a happier, more peaceful world. But you can't take for granted that it will happen by itself, you'll need to take action.

People, Effort, Peaceful

Those who like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other religious traditions, I would like to say, 'Please practice your own religion seriously and sincerely.' And to non-believers, I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.

Religious, Attitude, Practice

In the Buddha's life story we see the three stages of practice: Morality comes first, then concentrated meditation, and then wisdom. And we see that the path takes time.

Practice, Meditation, Three

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (2003). “How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life”, p.20, Simon and Schuster

Our enemies are our greatest teachers.

Teacher, Enemy

My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential.

Genuine Friends, Chinese, Essentials

What is my religion? Simple. Kindness.

Kindness, Simple

We must openly accept all ideologies and systems as a means of solving humanity's problems. One country, one nation, one ideology, one system is not sufficient.

Country, Mean, Humanity

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (2013). “Kindness, Clarity, and Insight”, p.65, Shambhala Publications

Contemplating the suffering which is unbearable to us, and is unbearable to others, too, can produce awake mind, which arises from the compassion that wishes to free all living beings from suffering.

Compassion, Mind, Suffering

If through practice of insight you develop a sense of ease, then time has no relevance. If you're miserable, time does matter. It's so unbearable, so enormous you want to get out of it as soon as possible.

Practice, Unbearable, Doe

For a better, happier, more stable and civilized future, each of us must develop a sincere, warm-hearted feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood.

Sisterhood, Feelings, Brotherhood

I believe the ultimate aim of all human beings is to obtain happiness and a sense of fulfillment... I have always stressed the importance of combining both the mental and material approach to achieving happiness for humankind.

Believe, Stressed, Achieving Happiness

Dalai Lama, Herbert Benson, Robert Thurman, Howard Gardner, Daniel Goleman (2012). “MindScience: An East-West Dialogue”, p.9, Simon and Schuster

Religion, any religion, no matter what sort of wonderful religion, never be universal. So now education is universal, so we have to sort of find ways and means through education system, from kindergarten up to university level, to make awareness these good things, the values, inner values.

Mean, Matter, Way

"His Holiness Discusses Compassion, Science, Religion And Sleep (VIDEO)". Interview with Arianna Huffington, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 14, 2012.

If you have religious faith, very good, you can add on secular ethics, then religious belief, add on it, very good. But even those people who have no interest about religion, okay, it's not religion, but you can train through education.

Religious, People, Add

"His Holiness Discusses Compassion, Science, Religion And Sleep (VIDEO)". Intervew with Arianna Huffington, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 14, 2012.

Most REAL change is slow. Happiness and joy are the purpose of life. If we know that the future will be very dark or painful, then we lose our determination to live. Therefore, life is something based on hope.

Determination, Real, Dark

On every level of human life, compassion is the key thing.

Compassion, Keys, Levels

Is this what you have in mind,' I asked the Dalai Lama, 'when you say in teachings that the buddhas and bodhisattvas of the world are the most selfish beings of all, that by cultivating altruism they actually achieve ultimate happiness for themselves?' Yes. That's wise selfish,' he replied. 'Helping others not means we do this at our own expense. Not like this. Buddhas and bodhisattvas, these people very wise. All their lives they only want one thing: to achieve ultimate happiness. How to do this? By cultivating compassion, by cultivating altruism.

Wise, Selfish, Teaching

The motivation of all religious practice is similar: love, sincerity, honesty. The way of life of practically all religious persons is consistent. The teachings of tolerance, love, and compassion are the same.

Inspirational, Religious, Buddhist

In some cases, in order to protect global issues some sacrifice for national interest is worth it in the long run. Global warming, these things, they suffer everybody.

Running, Sacrifice, Order

When young we have a vivid sense of basic values like trust and warm-heartedness, which we tend to neglect in today's competitive world as we grow up, yet from birth we all have a need for affection. The emotions we experience today have not changed much over the last few thousand years, but the interest increasing numbers of people are showing in their inner world and how their emotions work is a sign of maturity.

Trust, Buddhist, Growing Up

On occasions when u feel most hopeless, u must take powerful effort. We must persist in face of failure.

Motivational, Powerful, Effort

Along with selfishness, anger is one of the most serious problems facing the world today

Selfishness, World, Today

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2011). “How to Be Compassionate: A Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World”, p.3, Simon and Schuster

I don't want to convert people to Buddhism - all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.

Buddhism, People, Want

"'Westerners are too self-absorbed'". Interview with Alice Thomson, www.telegraph.co.uk. April 1, 2006.

The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest, it is as if we open an inner door. It reduces fear, boosts confidence and brings us inner strength. By reducing distrust, it opens us to others and brings us a sense of connection to others, and sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Strength, Confidence, Buddhist

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