Words of wisdom Quotes by Dalai Lama

Because of the great differences in our ways of thinking, it is inevitable that we have different religions and faiths. Each has…

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Try to remain truthful. The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in…

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Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It's when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately…

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Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect…

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The real destroyer of inner peace is fear and distrust. Fear develops frustration, frustration develops anger, anger develops violence.

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It is important to direct our intelligence with good intentions. Without intelligence, we cannot accomplish very much. Without good intentions, the way…

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There needs to be understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. It destroys our peace of mind and blinds our…

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Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of us, brings self-confidence , reduces our sense of suspicion and mistrust, and…

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While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put…

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With a basic understanding of all humans as brothers and sisters, we can appreciate the usefulness of different systems and ideologies that…

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We are all, by nature, clearly oriented toward the basic human values of love and compassion. We all prefer the love of…

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With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world. According to my own…

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People often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility.…

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I consider myself to be just one among 7 billion human beings. If I were to think of myself as different from…

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Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for…

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Interdependence is a fundamental law of nature. Even tiny insects survive by mutual cooperation based on innate recognition of their interconnectedness. It…

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Anger and hatred are the real enemies that we must confront and defeat, not the 'enemies' who appear from time to time…

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Whatever the intellectual quality of the education given our children, it is vital that it include elements of love and compassion, for…

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Compassion is something really worthwhile. It is not just a religious or spiritual subject, not a matter of ideology. It is not…

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True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love…

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A sense of contentment is crucial to being happy. Physical health, material wealth and friends contribute to this, but contentment governs our…

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We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the…

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If we develop concern for other people's welfare, share other people's suffering, and help them, ultimately we will benefit. If we think…

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I am convinced that human nature is basically affectionate and good. If our behavior follows our kind and loving nature, immense benefits…

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Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, 'I am of no value', is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself.…

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The way to develop inner peace through meditation begins with the recognition that the destroyer of inner peace is not some external…

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Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence…

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These days, in our materialistic culture, many people are led to believe that money is the ultimate source of happiness. Consequently, when…

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The simple recognition that everyone else wants to be happy and not to suffer, just as I do, serves as a constant…

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Study and practice are both very important, but they must go hand in hand. Faith without knowledge is not sufficient. Faith needs…

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It is my fundamental conviction that compassion - the natural capacity of the human heart to feel concern for and connection with…

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Education is the best way to train ourselves that we will secure our own well-being by concerning ourselves with others. It is…

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Until you have the inner discipline that brings calmness of mind, external facilities and conditions will never bring the joy and happiness…

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There is a common perception that compassion is, if not actually an impediment, at least irrelevant to professional life. Personally, I would…

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I really feel that some people neglect and overlook compassion because they associate it with religion. Of course, everyone is free to…

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It’s in our interest to take care of others. Self-centrednes s is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as…

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We need to strengthen such inner values as contentment, patience and tolerance, as well as compassion for others. Keeping in mind that…

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A compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. As a result, you make more genuine friends and…

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I usually say the aim of life is to be happy. Our existence is based on hope. Our life is rooted in…

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True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others…

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