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Dalai Lama Quotes - Page 55

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Our planet is blessed with vast natural treasures. If we use them wisely, beginning with the elimination of militarism and war, every human being will be able to live a healthy, prosperous existence.

Our planet is blessed with vast natural treasures. If we use them wisely, beginning with the elimination of militarism and war, every human being will be able to live a healthy, prosperous existence.

War, Blessed, Healthy

All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret.

Inspirational, Motivational, Regret

The Dalai Lama (2008). “Worlds in Harmony: Compassionate Action for a Better World”, p.71, Parallax Press

Helping others is not limited to providing food, shelter, and so forth, but includes relieving the basic causes of suffering and providing the basic causes of happiness.

Happiness, Helping Others, Suffering

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2006). “How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships”, p.161, Simon and Schuster

When selflessness is seen in objects, the seed of cyclic existence is destroyed.

Inspirational, Selflessness, Existence

Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (2007). “How to See Yourself As You Really Are”, p.41, Simon and Schuster

I believe the twenty-first century can become the most important century of human history. I think a new reality is emerging. Whether this view is realistic or not, there is no harm in making an effort.

Inspirational, Believe, Reality

If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.

Inspirational, Strong, Buddhism

Dalai Lama XIV (1995). “My Tibet”, p.17, Univ of California Press

The world has also learned that economic growth, by itself, cannot close the gap between rich and poor.

Inspirational, Growth, World

Neither a space station nor an enlightened mind can be realized in a day.

Inspirational, Space, Mind

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

Ketika kita masih kecil dan setelah kita lanjut usia, kita sangat tergantung kepada orang-orang lain. Di antara masa itu, kita merasa bisa melakukan segala sesuatu tanpa bantuan orang lain, sehingga menganggap perhatian sesama tidak penting. Padahal dalam tahap ini perlu sekali bagi kita untuk memelihara cinta kasih yang mendalam antar sesama manusia.

Inspirational, Yang

This we can all bear witness to, living as we do plagued by unremitting anxiety . It becomes more and more imperative that the life of the spirit be avowed as the only firm basis upon which to establish happiness and peace.

Anxiety, Bears, Spirit

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1998). “Path To Tranquility”, p.132, Penguin Books India

If we lose our hope, that's our real disaster!

Strength, Real, Painful Experiences

The fact that there is always a positive side to life is the one thing that gives me a lot of happiness.

Gratitude, Giving, Sides

My enemy is my greatest teacher.

Wisdom, Teacher, Enemy

Morally speaking, we should be concerned for our whole environment.

Animal, Environment, Should

Dalai Lama XIV (1995). “My Tibet”, p.53, Univ of California Press

Our world is increasingly interdependent, but I wonder if we truly understand that our interdependent human community has to be compassionate; compassionate in our choice of goals, compassionate in our means of cooperation and our pursuit of these goals.

Mean, Our World, Goal

Because the existing education system is oriented towards materialistic goals we need to pay special attention to inner values such as tolerance, forgiveness, love and compassion.

Compassion, Goal, Tolerance

Each one of us is responsible for the whole of humankind. We need to think of each other really as brothers and sisters and to be concerned for each other’s welfare. Rather than working solely to acquire wealth, we need to do something meaningful, something directed seriously towards the welfare of humanity as a whole.

Sister, Meaningful, Brother

Learning is the first step in making positive changes within yourself. Other factors are conviction, determination, action & effort. Learning & education help develop conviction about the need to change & increase your commitment. Conviction then develops into determination. Next, strong determination leads to action: a sustained effort to implement the changes. This final factor of effort is critical.

Strong, Determination, Commitment

My religion is kindness. A good mind, a good heart, warm feelings these are the most important things.

Kindness, Heart, Feelings

If we can refrain from harming others in our actions & words, we can start to give serious attention to actively doing good.

Giving, Attention, Our Actions

By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace.

Attitude, Concern For Others, Inner Peace

In today's highly interdependent world, individuals and nations can no longer resolve many of their problems by themselves. We need one another. It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members, and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.

Responsibility, Support, Needs

Action for Happiness encourages each of us to live more compassionately and put the happiness of others at the centre of our lives. This is the path to lasting peace and happiness

Path, Action, Peace And Happiness

If you wonder what you were doing in the past, look at your body; to know what will happen to you in the future, look at your mind.

Past, Mind, Looks

Although you can find certain differences among the Buddhist philosophical schools about how the universe came into being, the basic common question addressed is how the two fundamental principles-external matter and internal mind or consciousness-although distinct, affect one another. External causes and conditions are responsible for certain of our experiences of happiness and suffering. Yet we find that it is principally our own feelings, our thoughts and our emotions, that really determine whether we are going to suffer or be happy.

Happiness, Buddhist, Philosophical

Dalai Lama (2004). “Dzogchen: The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection”, Snow Lion Publication

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