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Psychology Quotes by Dalai Lama

146 Psychology quotes by Dalai Lama

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The Dalai Lama says that when hatred rules the mind, the part that judges right and wrong stops working well. He adds that a more compassionate mind creates a stronger sense of happiness for yourself and others. He also notes that patience keeps the mind steady even in difficult moments.

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Only through kindness and love can peace of mind be achieved.

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Real power has to do with one's ability to influence the hearts and minds of others.

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Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease.

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On a daily basis, you must take more care of your mind than just money, money, money!

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Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.

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As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.

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If your mind is scattered, it is quite powerless.

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A mind that is characterized by unrest will not be tranquil even in the presence of great calm.

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Do not confuse peace of mind with spaced-out insensitivity. A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware.

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We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others. We cannot…

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Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional…

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Concern yourselves more with the needs of others, with the needs of all humanity, and you'll have peace of mind.

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A great rock is not disturbed by the wind; the mind of a wise man is not disturbed by either honor or…

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We need to make material progress, but we need inner development too ... remember that the real development we seek is not…

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If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world.

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Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.

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The immediate source of a mind... must be a mind which existed before the conception took place; the mind must have a…

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Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may…

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The nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed on a sound basis, they not only remain,…

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We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and…

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Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing…

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The way to develop inner peace through meditation begins with the recognition that the destroyer of inner peace is not some external…

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We have a largely materialistic lifestyle characterized by a materialistic culture. However, this only provides us with temporary, sensory satisfaction, whereas long-term…

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Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful…

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From a Buddhist point of view, the actual experience of death is very important. Although how or where we will be reborn…

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“Blessing must arise from within your own mind. It is not something that comes from outside. When the positive qualities of your…

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“I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment.…

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The compassion we feel normally is biased and mixed with attachment. Genuine compassion flows towards all living beings, particularly your enemies. If…

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Scientists are coming to recognise the effects of the mind on physical health. The sense of relaxation associated with inner peace involves…

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“Our lives are in constant flux, which generates many predicaments. But when these are faced with a calm and clear mind supported…

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If you have peace of mind, when you meet with problems and difficulties they won’t disturb your inner peace. You’ll be able…

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Although we are all the same in not wanting problems and wanting a peaceful life, we tend to create a lot of…

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The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions.

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The training of the mind is an art. If this can be considered art, one's life is art.

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A Compassionate state of mind brings inner peace, and therefore a healthier body.

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

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I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.

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Happiness is determined more by one's state of mind than by external events.

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It is a question of our own peace and mental stability.

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When our mind is calm, we’re better able to find peace of mind and live a joyful life.

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If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function…

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I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.