Psychology Quotes by Dalai Lama

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

— Dalai Lama

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

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

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

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

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We need to understand how destructive emotions affect us and constructive emotions can help us, so that we can maintain our peace…

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Compassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you.

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It is the state of mind of the person wielding the instrument that determines to what end it will be put.

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Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because…

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Through meditative techniques, one can free the mind of delusions and attain what we call enlightenment.

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External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and well-being, but ultimately happiness and suffering depend on the mind.

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A calm mind is good for our physical health, but it also enables us to see things more realistically.

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The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness.

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When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of…

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It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is…

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Some feel that you lose your independence if you don't let your mind just wander where it wants to, if you try…

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Buddhism does not accept a theory of God, or a creator. According to Buddhism, one's own actions are the creator, ultimately. Some…

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The development of our minds and our destination in future lives is in our hands. No one else can help us. It…

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“Contemplating this suffering which is unbearable to us, and is unbearable to others, too, can produce awake mind, which arises from the…

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Now you are on the Buddhist way. Keep up your meditation, as there is no instant illumination. The mind moves slowly into…

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In our daily life a certain way of thinking makes us happy, and a certain way of thinking makes us unhappy. In…

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

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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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For material progress and physical well being, peace of mind is of utmost importance.

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A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically.

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“A happy mind is a healthy mind, and a healthy mind is good for the body.”

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In the final analysis, the hope of every person is simply peace of mind.

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More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.

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