Determine Quote by Dalai Lama
“The Laws of Reasoning consist of the ground, the path, and the result. ...Suffering is in the mind. How we perceive happiness determines our suffering or not.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Mindfulness and Suffering, 2018
Reasoning follows a logical structure; suffering arises from mental perception, not external events.
In simple terms: Suffering is mental, not always external.
Cultivate mindful perception.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- stressful work
- relationship conflicts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your mind shape your pain?
- What steps can you take to see happiness clearly?
Changing perception is challenging without practice.