Dalai Lama Quotes, Loss Quotes, Way Quotes

In our own case, we don't consider the loss of a monastery or a monument the end of our entire way of life. If one monastery is destroyed, sometimes it happens.

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It is our custom to say that someone is 'lucky' or 'unlucky' if they meet with fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, respectively. It is, however, too simplistic to think in terms of random 'luck.' Even from a scientific point of view, this is not a sufficient explanation.

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Every man has the basis of good. Not only human beings, you can find it among animals and insects, for instance, when we treat a dog or horse lovingly.

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I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way

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A sense of contentment is a key factor for attaining happiness

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Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

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People should not rush to change religions. There is real value in finding the spiritual resources you need in your home religion. Even secular humanism has great spiritual resources; it is almost like a religion to me.

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During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc) or people you dislike.

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More often than not, anger is actually an indication of weakness rather than of strength.

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Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.

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All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment.

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Always embrace the common humanity that lies at the heart of us all.

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As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvelous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced by warm-heartedness can be very constructive. In this context we need to appreciate the value of having moral principles.

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As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or unlearned, whether we believe in the Buddha or God, follow some religion or none at all, as long as we have compassion for others and conduct ourselves with restraint out of a sense of responsibility, there is no doubt we will be happy.

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It is important to understand that counterproducti ve actions of body, speech and mind do not arise of their own accord, but spring up in dependence on our motivation. Faulty states of mind give rise to faulty actions. To control negative physical and verbal actions, we need to tame our minds.

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If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change.

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The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

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In this century we have made remarkable material progress, but basically we are the same as we were thousands of years ago. Our spiritual needs are still very great.

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Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.

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I pray for a more friendly, more caring, and more understanding human family on this planet. To all who dislike suffering, who cherish lasting happiness, this is my heartfelt appeal.

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