In ancient times, we were users; we used the commodities in accordance to our needs. Using is not sufficient for the modern market; it needs consumers. Consuming means consuming things much more than the natural need of humanity or of… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
A compassionate mind is very difficult to cultivate because compassion demands a sense of equality between all living beings. — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
I do not think any religion encourages intolerance. Intolerance is the biggest mental defilement, and every religion tries to remove this defilement. So we… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
In the Buddhist learning process, we say three stages. The first is hearing, the second is contemplation, and the third is meditation. — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
Today, education does not give you the wisdom and the understanding; it only indoctrinates you to believe something. So the mind knows very less… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
Everyone needs an open mind and an accepting heart. With a combination of these two aspects, you will be able to communicate sensibly. — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
Because all the thought processes are limited, they are conditioned, and the thought does not touch directly with the reality, the truth; thoughts only… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
The line of demarcation between history and legend is too thin to observe while writing; the two overlap each other unconsciously and unknowingly. — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
To seek advice is easy, easy-approach job. To find the truth by yourself, that is a little difficult, and you have to work hard… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
For the exploitation of human greed, they have devised comparison and competition. Right from childhood on, we are indoctrinated to compare and compete, and… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
Non-violence is the essence of the entire Buddha's teaching, and the practice of non-violence is the entire essence of the practice of Buddha dharma,… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
Faith and reason overpower each other throughout one's life, which results in contradiction, but the conflict never ceases in any sphere. — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
A religion must be instrumental in spiritualising the individual into a boundless and holistic nature. — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
For a person who is very much involved with the institution of religion but has lost the religious spirit, the 'religion' label is the… — Lobsang Tenzin Copy Share Image
