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By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace.
When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair.
There should be pluralism - the concept of many religions, many truths. But we must also be careful not to become nihilistic.
If someone remains in a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, external surroundings can cause them only a limited disturbance.
Love and compassion ... are the ultimate source of human happiness, and the need for them lies at the very core of our being.
Who has magnificent self-confidence And fears nothing that exists? The man who has attained to truth And lives free of error.
I don't want to convert people to Buddhism - all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.
Historically, the East was more concerned with understanding the mind and the West was more involved in understanding matter.
You need self-confidence and determination: feeling depressed and losing hope will never really help to correct any situation.
World belongs to humanity, not this leader, that leader or that king or prince or religious leader. World belongs to humanity.
We have made a great effort to maintain all levels of Buddhist education; it has helped us have a kind of renaissance, really.
In order to satisfy one human stomach, so many lives are taken away. We must promote vegetarianism. It is extremely important.
Whenever there is a challenge, there is also an opportunity to face it, to demonstrate and develop our will and determination.
My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential.
The key point is kindness. With kindness one will have inner peace. Through inner peace, world peace can one day be a reality.
All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction.
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others.
I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion.
In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.
Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.
The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel.
A learned person will become noble only when he or she has put into real practice what has been learned, instead of mere words.
I believe each human being has the potential to change, to transform one’s own attitude, no matter how difficult the situation.
Better grounded emotionally through patience, we become stronger mentally and spiritually, and tend to be healthier physically.
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.
I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives.
I don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives.
All religions are essentially the same in their goal of developing a good human heart so that we may become better human beings.
I am a firm believer in the importance of democracy, not only as the ultimate goal, but also as an essential part of the process.
If you become more concerned for the welfare of others, you will experience a sense of calm, inner-strength, and self confidence.
I only escaped from Tibet because I feared my people would resort to desperate violence if the Chinese took me as their prisoner.
Love and compassion benefit both ourselves and others. Through kindness to others, your heart and mind will be peaceful and open.
Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.
It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.
If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it's worth making the attempt. That's why courage is important.
It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is to take action.
Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind
Appreciate how rare and full of potential your situation is in this world, then take joy in it, and use it to your best advantage.
If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function properly.
If you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life’s inevitable difficulties disturb you less.
Spirit is a land of high white peaks and glittering jewel-like lakes and flowers. Life is sparse and sounds travel great distances.
Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper.
Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way.
I am a steadfast follower of the doctrine of non-violence which was first preached by Lord Buddha, whose divine wisdom is absolute.
Indulgence in resentment and vengeance will only further increase miseries to oneself and others in this life and in lives to come.
The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others.
If you wonder what you were doing in the past, look at your body; to know what will happen to you in the future, look at your mind.
If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.
External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and well-being, but ultimately happiness and suffering depend on the mind.
People need to climb the mountain not simple because it is there But because the soulful divinity needs to be mated with the spirit.