--- title: "12 Way Quotes By Geshe Kelsang Gyatso" description: "12 Way quotes by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Plus more from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and more Way sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/103/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_human-problems_without-improving-our-mind-there-is-no-w_2275765.png" --- > [Without improving our mind there is no way to solve our human problems.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/without-improving-our-mind-there-is-no-way-to-solve-our-human-problems/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/103/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_human-problems_without-improving-our-mind-there-is-no-w_2275765.png) > [One of the most common ways of not acknowledging our faults is to blame others.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/one-of-the-most-common-ways-of-not-acknowledging-our-faults-is-to/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a02/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_acknowledging_one-of-the-most-common-ways-of-not-ackno_2695626.png) > [A Temple is one of the best ways of benefiting other living beings - it is the best form of public service.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/a-temple-is-one-of-the-best-ways-of-benefiting-other-living-beings-it/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/95f/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_benefiting-others_a-temple-is-one-of-the-best-ways-of-bene_2047269.png) > [We do not need to become unhappy just because things don't go our way.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/we-do-not-need-to-become-unhappy-just-because-things-don-t-go-our-way/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c62/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_inspirational_we-do-not-need-to-become-unhappy-just-be_2263070.png) > [If we transform our ordinary mind into love and compassion we will naturally act in a positive way.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/if-we-transform-our-ordinary-mind-into-love-and-compassion-we-will/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c2/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_compassion_if-we-transform-our-ordinary-mind-into-l_1068105.png) > [When we look at external things, we can usually distinguish those that are useful and valuable from those that are not. We…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/when-we-look-at-external-things-we-can-usually-distinguish-those-that/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_learning_when-we-look-at-external-things-we-can-u_2317709.png) > [As Shantideva says, suffering has many good qualities because it purifies our negative karma, increases our renunciation and compassion, reduces our pride,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/as-shantideva-says-suffering-has-many-good-qualities-because-it/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28a/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_balance_as-shantideva-says-suffering-has-many-go_2100066.jpg) > [When we want a cup of tea our main wish is to drink tea, but to fulfill this wish we naturally develop…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/when-we-want-a-cup-of-tea-our-main-wish-is-to-drink-tea-but-to/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d04/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_buddhism_when-we-want-a-cup-of-tea-our-main-wish_1121153.png) > [Since the real purpose of meditation is to increase our capacity to help others, taking time each day to meditate is not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/since-the-real-purpose-of-meditation-is-to-increase-our-capacity-to/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/046/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_alone-time_since-the-real-purpose-of-meditation-is_1098362.png) > [Our world does not exist from its own side--like a dream world, it is a mere appearance to our mind. In dreams…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/our-world-does-not-exist-from-its-own-side-like-a-dream-world-it-is-a/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7ab/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_appearance_our-world-does-not-exist-from-its-own-si_2925067.png) > [No matter how many possessions we acquire, they will not provide us with any lasting happiness and freedom. On the contrary, it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/no-matter-how-many-possessions-we-acquire-they-will-not-provide-us/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b64/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_acquire_no-matter-how-many-possessions-we-acquir_2194462.jpg) > [Normally we divide the external world into that which we consider to be good or valuable, bad or worthless, or neither. Most…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/normally-we-divide-the-external-world-into-that-which-we-consider-to/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87c/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_be-good_normally-we-divide-the-external-world-in_1584698.png) ## Other authors on Way ## More by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso > [Our mental attitude transforms a situation into either a problem or an opportunity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/our-mental-attitude-transforms-a-situation-into-either-a-problem-or/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [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,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/today-we-can-see-many-different-forms-of-buddhism-such-as-zen-and/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/going-for-refuge-to-buddha-dharma-and-sangha-means-that-we-apply/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom that is permanently free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/enlightenment-is-the-inner-light-of-wisdom-that-is-permanently-free/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [Anger is one of the most common and destructive delusions, and it afflicts our mind almost every day. To solve the problem of anger,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/anger-is-one-of-the-most-common-and-destructive-delusions-and-it/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [Whenever we practise meditation, whether or not our meditation is clear, we are performing a virtuous mental action that is a cause of our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/whenever-we-practise-meditation-whether-or-not-our-meditation-is/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [Right now we have obtained a human rebirth and have the opportunity to attain enlightenment through Dharma practice, so if we waste this precious…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/right-now-we-have-obtained-a-human-rebirth-and-have-the-opportunity/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/since-inner-peace-is-the-source-of-all-happiness-we-can-see-how/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [I have not met one living being that has not been the mother of all the rest.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/i-have-not-met-one-living-being-that-has-not-been-the-mother-of-all/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/all-objects-whether-pleasant-unpleasant-or-neutral-are-mere/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/when-a-jealous-person-sees-signs-of-other-people-s-success-and-good/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [This impure world that we presently experience exists only in relation to our impure mind.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/this-impure-world-that-we-presently-experience-exists-only-in/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [The cause of happiness and the solution to our problems do not lie in knowledge of material things. Happiness and suffering are states of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/the-cause-of-happiness-and-the-solution-to-our-problems-do-not-lie-in/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [The more we want certain situations, the more we find ourself stuck in situations we do not want.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/the-more-we-want-certain-situations-the-more-we-find-ourself-stuck-in/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [“someone places a toy rubber snake in our room, the first time we see it we may believe that it is a real snake…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/someone-places-a-toy-rubber-snake-in-our-room-the-first-time-we-see/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/way/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/#itemlist", "name": "12 Way Quotes By Geshe Kelsang Gyatso", "numberOfItems": 12, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Without improving our mind there is no way to solve our human problems.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Geshe Kelsang Gyatso" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/without-improving-our-mind-there-is-no-way-to-solve-our-human-problems/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/103/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_human-problems_without-improving-our-mind-there-is-no-w_2275765.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/103/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_human-problems_without-improving-our-mind-there-is-no-w_2275765.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/103/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_human-problems_without-improving-our-mind-there-is-no-w_2275765.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Without improving our mind there is no way to solve our human problems.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "One of the most common ways of not acknowledging our faults is to blame others.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Geshe Kelsang Gyatso" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/one-of-the-most-common-ways-of-not-acknowledging-our-faults-is-to/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a02/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_acknowledging_one-of-the-most-common-ways-of-not-ackno_2695626.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a02/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_acknowledging_one-of-the-most-common-ways-of-not-ackno_2695626.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a02/geshe-kelsang-gyatso-7286_acknowledging_one-of-the-most-common-ways-of-not-ackno_2695626.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“One of the most common ways of not acknowledging our faults is to blame others.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "A Temple is one of the best ways of benefiting other living beings - 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