Dalai Lama Quotes, Inspiration Quotes, Expectations Quotes

I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Inspiration Quotes , Expectations Quotes

Because we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister. No matter how new the face or how different the dress and behavior, there is no significant division between us and other people. It is foolish to dwell on external differences, because our basic natures are the same.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Inspirational Quotes , Buddhist Quotes

Medical science begin to notice for good health, peace of mind, self-confidence, optimism is something very important. And also preventive measure.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Self Confidence Quotes , Optimism Quotes

Is this what you have in mind,' I asked the Dalai Lama, 'when you say in teachings that the buddhas and bodhisattvas of the world are the most selfish beings of all, that by cultivating altruism they actually achieve ultimate happiness for themselves?' Yes. That's wise selfish,' he replied. 'Helping others not means we do this at our own expense. Not like this. Buddhas and bodhisattvas, these people very wise. All their lives they only want one thing: to achieve ultimate happiness. How to do this? By cultivating compassion, by cultivating altruism.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Wise Quotes , Selfish Quotes

A thousand candles can be lit from one candle, however the life of the original candle is not shortened in the least.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Thousand Quotes , Lit Quotes

Every religion emphasizes human improvement, love, respect for others, sharing other people's suffering. On these lines every religion had more or less the same viewpoint and the same goal.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Love Quotes , Compassion Quotes

As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger and attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion, a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Happiness Quotes , Buddhist Quotes

Of course, there are different truths on different levels. Things are true relative to other things; "long" and "short" relate to each other, "high" and "low," and so on. But is there any absolute truth? Something self-sufficient, independently true in itself? I don't think so.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Thinking Quotes , Self Quotes

The practice of altruism is the authentic way to live as a human being, and it is not just for religious people. As human beings, our purpose is to live meaningful lives, to develop a warm heart. There is meaning in being everyone's friend. The real source of peace amongst our families, friends and neighbours is love and compassion.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Meaningful Quotes , Religious Quotes

We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the planet.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Compassion Quotes , Needs Quotes

How can we eliminate the deepest source of all unsatisfactory experience? Only by cultivating certain qualities within our mindstream.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Quality Quotes , Source Quotes

Many of the earth's habitats, animals, plants, insects and even micro-organisms that we know to be rare may not be known at all by future generations. We have the capability and the responsibility to act; we must do so before it is too late.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Nature Quotes , Responsibility Quotes

Just give food without showing affection, [animals] might not get sort of 100% satisfaction. So they also, you see, when we human beings, we show affection, the poor animal also respond to us.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Animal Quotes , Giving Quotes

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.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Motivation Quotes , Spring Quotes

I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Believe Quotes , Compassion Quotes

If through practice of insight you develop a sense of ease, then time has no relevance. If you're miserable, time does matter. It's so unbearable, so enormous you want to get out of it as soon as possible.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Practice Quotes , Unbearable Quotes

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

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Discipline Quotes , Nuclear Quotes

The meaning of life is happiness.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Meaning Of Life Quotes

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Inspirational Quotes , Success Quotes

...it becomes clear that, given our diversity, no single religion satisfies all humanity. ... And since the majority does not practice religion, I am concerned to try to find a way to serve all humanity without appealing to religious faith.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Religious Quotes , Practice Quotes