"I have observed that religious practice is not……" — Dalai Lama
"I have observed that religious practice is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness itself. I have also suggested that, whether a person practices religion or not, the spiritual qualities of love and compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, humility and so on are indispensable."
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Dalai Lama
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1,063 Quotes by Dalai Lama
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When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
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Follow the three R's: - Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions.
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Don't let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
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A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
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In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
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Compassion and love is the source of external and internal peace and is also the root of racial survival.
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Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them.
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