The cause of happiness and the solution to our problems do not lie in knowledge of material things. Happiness and suffering are… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
In recent years our knowledge of modern technology has increased considerably, and as a result we have witnessed remarkable material progress, but there has not been a corresponding increase in human happiness. There is no less suffering in the world today, and there are no fewer problems. Indeed, it might be said that there are now more problems and greater… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share
Happiness and suffering are states of mind, and so their main causes cannot be found outside the mind. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
When we want a cup of tea our main wish is to drink tea, but to fulfill this wish we naturally develop… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Faith is like pure eyes that enable us to see a pure and perfect world beyond the suffering world of samsara. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
As Shantideva says, suffering has many good qualities because it purifies our negative karma, increases our renunciation and compassion, reduces our pride,… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
No matter how many possessions we acquire, they will not provide us with any lasting happiness and freedom. On the contrary, it… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Our mental attitude transforms a situation into either a problem or an opportunity. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Today we can see many different forms of Buddhism, such as Zen and Theravada Buddhism. All these different aspects are practices of Buddha's teachings,… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Going for refuge to Buddha,Dharma, and Sangha means that we apply effort to receiving Buddha's blessings, to putting Dharma into practice, and to receiving… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom that is permanently free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Anger is one of the most common and destructive delusions, and it afflicts our mind almost every day. To solve the problem of anger,… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Whenever we practise meditation, whether or not our meditation is clear, we are performing a virtuous mental action that is a cause of our… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Right now we have obtained a human rebirth and have the opportunity to attain enlightenment through Dharma practice, so if we waste this precious… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
I have not met one living being that has not been the mother of all the rest. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
When a jealous person sees signs of other people's success and good fortune, his heart is pierced with envy. But someone who has learned… — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
This impure world that we presently experience exists only in relation to our impure mind. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
