Skip to content

In daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love…

“In daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love, compassion and kindness, then reflect on the disadvantages of anger. Such continuous contemplation, the growing appreciation of love, has the effect of reducing our inclination towards hatred and increasing our respect for love. By this means…” quote by Dalai Lama
Download Open image
“In daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love, compassion and kindness, then reflect on the disadvantages of anger. Such continuous contemplation, the growing appreciation of love, has the effect of reducing our inclination towards hatred and increasing our respect for love. By this means even anger can be diminished.”

Dalai Lama

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Reflecting regularly on love and compassion builds positive habits while examining anger’s harms weakens its grip.

In simple terms: Thinking about love reduces hatred.

Key Takeaway

Practice daily reflection on love and anger.

Themes

compassion emotional intelligence self‑improvement

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • parenting
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

mindfulness psychology ethical living

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does daily gratitude affect your reactions?
  • What practical steps can replace angry impulses?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the need for active problem‑solving, not just feeling.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Dalai Lama

Explore all 1,406 Dalai Lama quotes

More Anger quotes

Browse all 7,469 Anger quotes