“In conclusion, those who, like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other religious traditions, I would like to say, ‘Please practice your own religion seriously and sincerely.’ And… — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share
“The practice of cultivating altruism has a beneficial effect not only from the religious point of view but also from the mundane point of view, not only for long term spiritual development but even in terms of immediate rewards.” — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“With a determination to achieve the highest aim For the benefit of all sentient beings, Which surpasses even the wish-fulfilling gem, May I hold them dear at all times. Whenever I interact with someone, May I view myself as the lowest amongst all, And, from the very depths of my heart, Respectfully hold others as superior. In all my deeds… — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share
“In conclusion, those who, like myself, consider themselves to be followers of Buddha, should practice as much as we can. To followers of other religious traditions, I would like to say, ‘Please practice your own religion seriously and sincerely.’ And to non-believers, I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually… — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share
“Once we are able to combine a feeling of empathy for others with a profound understanding of the suffering they experience, we become able… — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Cultivate the understanding that the self is not really an independently existing entity, and begin to view self instead in terms of it's dependent… — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“The practice of cultivating altruism has a beneficial effect not only from the religious point of view but also from the mundane point of… — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Just as compassion is the wish that all sentient beings be free of suffering, loving-kindness is the wish that all may enjoy happiness. As… — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
