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A human being isn't meant to be some kind of machine designed only for production. No. Human life isn't just for work.
Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.
We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it, then no politician or even a magician can save the planet.
Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them.
A genuine transformation that results from sustained concerted effort is long lasting because it has a firm foundation.
Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.
I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion.
If there is a solution to a problem, there is no need to worry. And if there is no solution, there is no need to worry.
We can wake ourselves up, discover in ourselves an energy that was hidden there, and act with more clarity, more force.
What we do and think in our own lives, then, becomes of extreme importance as it effects everything we're connected to.
Peace of mind is the basis of a healthy body and a healthy mind; so peace of mind, a calm mind, is very, very important.
Responsibility - moral responsibilities, responsibilities regarding society - these are things that come from the heart.
Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger.
Consider that not only do negative thoughts and emotions destroy our experience of peace, they also undermine our health.
When invitation come, then I inquire just to see new place or seeing just the one sort of family, then not much interest.
So long as space remains So long as sentient beings' Suffering remains I will remain In order to help, In order to serve.
According to Buddhist psychology most of our troubles stem from attachment to things that we mistakenly see as permanent.
I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.
Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.
The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion.
Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.
Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.
Try to improve. Don't expect too much, but don't feel discouraged either; keep up your enthusiasm; you will make progress.
An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too.
Don't use Buddhism to become a Buddhist. Use Buddhism to become better at whatever else in your life you are doing already.
The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings.
The basis of human rights is happy life. Everyone wants to lead a happy life for which we need to have a holistic approach.
As human beings, we are only able to survive in dependence upon the co-operation, help and kindness of other fellow humans.
I believe that whether a person follows any religion or not is unimportant, he or she must have a good heart, a warm heart.
The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.
Meditation may also be thought of as a technique by which we diminish the force of old thought habits and develop new ones.
It is our enemies who provide us with the challenge we need to develop the qualities of tolerance, patience and compassion.
Unlike physical progress, which is subject to natural restrictions, the qualities of the mind can be developed limitlessly.
A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir - a constant source of energy, determination, and kindness.
Everyday, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.
When, from the depths of your heart, you spontaneously wish all beings to find true, lasting happiness, this is great love.
Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly.
In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time.
If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world.
If you utilize obstacles properly, then they strengthen your courage, and they also give you more intelligence, more wisdom.
Patience as we wait to take action is a kind of compassionate mind. Impatience on the other hand can be a source of failure.
Perhaps our teachings seem less religious and more technical, like psychology, so they are easier for secular people to use.
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.
To defy the authority of empirical evidence is to disqualify oneself as someone worthy of critical engagement in a dialogue.
When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help.
If we can refrain from harming others in our actions & words, we can start to give serious attention to actively doing good.
When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves.
Compassion is one of the principal things that make our lives meaningful. It is the source of all lasting happiness and joy.
To be extremely self-centred, only interested in your own satisfaction, always brings negative consequences in the long run.
Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.