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Dalai Lama Quotes about Compassion - Page 2

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I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.

I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.

Inspirational, Religious, Compassion

When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefiting others, one needs to be engaged, involved. This is action out of compassion.

Inspirational, Compassion, Needs

Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflective in all our thoughts and actions

Compassion, Ideas, Littles

Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness in the same way we do. Every person has the same right as we do to be happy and not to suffer. So let's take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. This is the basis for true compassion.

Inspirational, Helping Others, Compassion

The real troublemakers are anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred. With them, problems cannot be solved. Though we may have temporary success, ultimately our hatred or anger will create futher difficulties. Anger makes for swift solutions. Yet, when we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better.

Motivation, Real, Compassion

The message of love and compassion will travel far and wide if all who follow a spiritual path work together in harmony and mutual respect.

Spiritual, Compassion, Working Together

If you resort to violent methods because the other side has destroyed your monastery, for example, you then have lost not only your monastery, but also your special Buddhist practices of detachment, love, and compassion.

Buddhist, Compassion, Practice

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My call for a spiritual revolution is not a call for a religious revolution. Nor is it a reference to a way of life that is somehow otherworldly, still less to something magical or mysterious. Rather it is a call for a radical reorientation away from our habitual preoccupation with self. It is a call to turn toward the wider community of beings with whom we are connected, and for conduct which recognizes others' interests alongside our own.

Spiritual, Religious, Compassion

True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.

Commitment, Emotional, Compassion

Dalai Lama (2001). “The Compassionate Life”, p.21, Simon and Schuster

Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content.

Inspirational, Compassion, Peaceful

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

Honesty, Compassion, Trust Honesty

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

Those who don't have a life filled with luxury may have a home filled with compassion, based on their choice to be content and to practice self-discipline. Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.

Home, Compassion, Self

Source: www.worldreligionnews.com

Mentally, physically and emotionally we are the same. We each have the potential to good and bad and to be overcome by disturbing emotions such as anger, fear, hatred, suspicion and greed. These emotions can be the cause of many problems. On the other hand if you cultivate loving kindness, compassion and concern for others, there will be no room for anger, hatred and jealousy.

Jealousy, Kindness, Compassion

The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful in developing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood; a warm feeling of love and compassion for others.

Inspiration, Sisterhood, Compassion

Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness .

Attitude, Kindness, Compassion

When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of apathy. Having a calm or peaceful state of mind doesn't mean being spaced out or completely empty. Peace of mind or a calm state of mind is rooted in affection and compassion and is sensitive and responsive to others.

Mean, Compassion, Peaceful

The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.

Compassion, Insecurity, Inner Strength

Be a good human being, a warm-hearted affectionate person. That is my fundamental belief. Having a sense of caring, a feeling of compassion will bring happiness of peace of mind to oneself and automatically create a positive atmosphere.

Caring, Compassion, Feelings

Love and compassion are the pillars of world peace.

Compassion, World, Pillars

Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (2007). “How to See Yourself As You Really Are”, p.3, Simon and Schuster

It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.

Friendship, Heart, Compassion

What is the relationship between spirituality and ethical practice? Since love and compassion and similar qualities all, by definition, presume some level of concern for others' well-being, they presume ethical restraint. We cannot be loving and compassionate unless at the same time we curb our own harmful impulses and desires.

Compassion, Practice, Concern For Others

The Dalai Lama (2012). “The Essence Of Wisdom”, p.10, Hachette UK

Compassion and love give meaning to our activities and makes them constructive.

Compassion, Giving, And Love

As human beings we each have a responsibility to care for humanity. Expressing concern for others brings inner strength and deep satisfaction. As social animals, human beings need friendship, but friendship doesn't come from wealth and power, but from showing compassion and concern for others.

Responsibility, Compassion, Animal

I consider non-violence to be compassion in action. It doesn’t mean weakness, cowering in fear, or simply doing nothing. It is to act without violence, motivated by compassion, recognising the rights of others.

Mean, Compassion, Rights

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