Agitation Quote by Dalai Lama
“Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return to a calm state of mind. Compassion is not just being kind to your friend. That involves attachment because it is based on expectation. Compassion is when you do something good without any expectations - based on realizing that "the other person is also just like me".”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, Dalai Lama, 2005
Attachment, jealousy, and hatred disturb the mind; compassion, free of expectation, restores calm and reduces suffering.
In simple terms: Compassion without expectations eases mental agitation.
Key Takeaway
Practice selfless compassion.
Themes
mindfulness
compassion
attachment
suffering
calm
Mood
reflective
calm
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- conflict resolution
- counseling
- stress management
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
psychology
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you act compassionately without expecting anything in return?
- What triggers your attachment?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be hard to practice when personal biases dominate.
