I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.
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Aphorisms by Dalai Lama
I don't know whether the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars and planets, has a deeper meaning or not, but at the very least, it is clear that we humans who live on this earth face the task of making a happy life for ourselves. Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Moods)
When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need'.
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Blessing must arise from within your own mind. It is not something that comes from outside. When the positive qualities of your mind increase and the negativities decrease, that is what blessing means. The Tibetan word for blessing means transforming into magnificent potential. Therefore, blessing refers to the development of virtuous qualities you did not previously have and the improvement of those good qualities you have already developed. It also means decreasing the defilements of the mind that obstruct the generation of wholesome qualities. So actual blessing is received when the minds virtuous attributes gain strength and its defective characteristics weaken or deteriorate.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Wisdom)
You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them, for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions.
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A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.
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Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Wisdom)
Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Wisdom)
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
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I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.
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