Attention Quote by Dalai Lama
“We need to find secular ways to cultivate warm-heartedness. We need secular ways to educate ourselves about inner values. The source of a happy life is within us. Trouble makers in many parts of the world are often quite well educated, so it is not just education that we need. We need to pay attention to inner values.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Dalai Lama, 2015
Cultivating compassion requires secular practices that nurture inner values beyond formal education.
In simple terms: Compassion needs secular inner‑value practice, not just education.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness, kindness, and inner reflection.
Themes
compassion
inner values
education
Mood
calm
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community programs
- personal development
- workplace culture
Key Concepts
Secular ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habits can nurture inner compassion?
- How do you measure inner‑value growth?
A Different Perspective
Secular approaches may lack spiritual depth for some.
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