Absolute Quote by Dalai Lama
“Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful to maintain a peace of mind because the main destroyer of a peaceful mind is anger.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Peaceful Mind Lecture, 2015
Recognizing that appearances are fixed while reality is interdependent helps reduce anger and maintain mental peace.
In simple terms: Seeing reality as connected, not absolute, eases anger.
Embrace interdependence to calm the mind.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- meditation
- stress management
- relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does interdependence change your reaction to conflict?
- What practices help you see beyond appearances?
The view may be abstract for some; practical application can be challenging.