In the words of Dalai Lama:
When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new.
When you are warm-hearted, there is no room for anger, jealousy or insecurity.
In Buddhism, ignorance as the root cause of suffering refers to a fundamental misperception of the true nature of the self and all phenomena.
If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use.
As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.
The more we take the welfare of others to heart and work for their benefit, the more benefit we derive for ourselves. This is a fact that we can see.
Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors.
Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
We need cooperation based on trust and self-confidence to create an open, compassionate, harmonious society.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Every sort of seven billion human being have to think about the well-being of humanity.
In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
Love and compassion benefit both ourselves and others. Through kindness to others, your heart and mind will be peaceful and open.
The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful.
A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.
Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.
Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.
When reason ends, then anger begins. Therefore, anger is a sign of weakness.
Instead of wondering WHY this is happening to you, consider why this is happening to YOU.
Even within one person, yesterday and today, there are differences. We must look at a deeper level.
True friendship develops not as a result of money or power but on the basis of genuine human affection.
If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others.
Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.
If we don't understand phenomena, we are more likely to do things to harm ourselves and others.
The real destroyer of inner peace is fear and distrust. Fear develops frustration, frustration develops anger, anger develops violence.
A zero itself is nothing, but without a zero you cannot count anything; therefore, a zero is something, yet zero.
A tree with strong roots can withstand the most violent storm, but the tree can't grow roots just as the storm appears on the horizon.
Indulgence in resentment and vengeance will only further increase miseries to oneself and others in this life and in lives to come.
It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.
My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.
True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
Without technology humanity has no future, but we have to be careful that we don’t become so mechanised that we lose our human feelings.
A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing the world.
Other human beings have a right to peace and happiness that is equal to our own; therefore we have a responsibility to help those in need.
A calm mind is good for our physical health, but it also enables us to see things more realistically.
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.
From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside.
Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction.
As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all Beings.
Women have the capacity to lead us to a more peaceful world with compassion, affection, and kindness.
For a better, happier, more stable and civilized future, each of us must develop a sincere, warm-hearted feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood.
It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation.
To foster inner awareness, introspection, and reasoning is more efficient than meditation and prayer.
We often add to our pain and suffering by being overly sensitive, over-reacting to minor things, and sometimes taking things too personally.
We have a responsibility to look after our planet. It is our only home.
When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience.
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.
World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.
It is the state of mind of the person wielding the instrument that determines to what end it will be put.
It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.
Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.
I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.
Never give up. No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on around you, never give up.
Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and look back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.
The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.
The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.
The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.
When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.
We have made a great effort to maintain all levels of Buddhist education; it has helped us have a kind of renaissance, really.
To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else.
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.
When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot.
We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens we will have no regrets.
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