Self Quotes by Dalai Lama

You need self-confidence and determination: feeling depressed and losing hope will never really help to correct any situation.

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Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.

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When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves.

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One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and…

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To be extremely self-centred, only interested in your own satisfaction, always brings negative consequences in the long run.

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We believe in self creation. That's why Buddhists believe in the Four Noble Truths.

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Who has magnificent self-confidence And fears nothing that exists? The man who has attained to truth And lives free of error.

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We need cooperation based on trust and self-confidence to create an open, compassionate, harmonious society.

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Because my main concern is the Tibetan Buddhist culture, not just political independence, I cannot seek self-rule for central Tibet and exclude…

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I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence , which attracts the trust…

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Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and concern for others allow us to develop self-confidence, which breeds trust and friendship.

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I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence.

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When you encounter some problems, if you point your finger at yourself and not at others, this gives you control over yourself…

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We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens…

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In Buddhism, ignorance as the root cause of suffering refers to a fundamental misperception of the true nature of the self and…

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Medical science begin to notice for good health, peace of mind, self-confidence, optimism is something very important. And also preventive measure.

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The very purpose of our life is happiness, which is sustained by hope. We have no guarantee about the future, but we…

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One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and…

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If we choose an external marker as the measure of our inner worth, whether it is the amount of money we make,…

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Whether it is under the guise of survival and self-defence or directly expressed through dominion and greed, the failure to recognize the…

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If we adopt a self-centered approach to life, by which we attempt to use others for our own self interest, we might…

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Once we have a firm practice of compassion our state of mind becomes stronger which leads to inner peace, giving rise to…

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An important distinction can be made between religion and spirituality. Religion [is] concerned with faith in the claims to salvation of one…

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Of course, there are different truths on different levels. Things are true relative to other things; "long" and "short" relate to each…

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ONE MUST BE COMPASSIONATE TO ONE'S SELF BEFORE EXTERNAL COMPASSION.

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Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man's life.

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

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Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

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

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Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind

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True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized.

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Without changing one's self, without peace in one's self, world peace is not possible.

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Those who don't have a life filled with luxury may have a home filled with compassion, based on their choice to be…

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Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible…

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Each of us must learn to work not just for one self, one's own family or one's nation, but for the benefit…

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Everything is interconnected. My interest is linked to everyone else's. Our survival and future are linked. Therefore the destruction of your so-called…

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A new way of thinking has become the necessary condition for responsible living and acting. If we maintain obsolete values and beliefs,…

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According to Buddhist practice, there are three stages or steps. The initial stage is to reduce attachment towards life. The second stage…

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Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of us, brings self-confidence , reduces our sense of suspicion and mistrust, and…

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With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world. According to my own…

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