Bodhicitta Quote by Dalai Lama

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

— Dalai Lama

“Life is a series of urgent choices demanding firm commitment to this or to that.”

— Alan Wilson Watts

There is a true feminist movement in Buddhism that relates to the goddess Tārā. Following her cultivation of bodhicitta, the bodhisattva's motivation, she looked…

— Dalai Lama

I don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives.

— Dalai Lama

Every single being, even those who are hostile to us, is just as afraid of suffering as we are, and seeks happiness in the…

— Dalai Lama

True compassion is universal in scope. It is accompanied by a feeling of responsibility.

— Dalai Lama

When? At this time, while you have all the opportunities, if you do not do your best to achieve the pure, stainless path to…

— Thubten Zopa Rinpoche

If you receive empowerment, it's about bodhicitta. If you receive teachings, it's about bodhicitta. If you practice teachings, it's about bodhicitta. Everything comes down…

— Garchen Rinpoche

If we develop a good heart we will progress to true compassion, and awaken Bodhicitta. This is the way of the Buddha's method.

— Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Begin with bodhicitta, do the main practice without concepts,Conclude by dedicating the merit. These, together and complete,Are the three vital supports for progressing on…

— Longchenpa

“First, we must see that our negative actions arise due to prejudice and erroneous judgments. The discrimination that labels some as 'friends' and others…

— Zongtrul Losang Tsöndru

What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look…

— Shantideva