Dalai Lama Quotes, Self Quotes, Survival Quotes

Everything is interconnected. My interest is linked to everyone else's. Our survival and future are linked. Therefore the destruction of your so-called enemy is actually the destruction of your self.

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Whenever there is a challenge, there is also an opportunity to face it, to demonstrate and develop our will and determination.

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Happiness doesn't always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.

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I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives.

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The source of peace is within us; so also the source of war. And the real enemy is within us, and not outside. The source of war is not the existence of nuclear weapons or other arms. It is the minds of human beings who decide to push the button and to use those arms out of hatred, anger or greed.

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I believe the ultimate aim of all human beings is to obtain happiness and a sense of fulfillment... I have always stressed the importance of combining both the mental and material approach to achieving happiness for humankind.

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For material progress and physical well being, peace of mind is of utmost importance.

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A genuine smile touches something fundamental in us: our natural appreciation of kindness.

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Laughing in full abandonment is very good for your health.

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Right from the moment of our birth, we are under the care and kindness of our parents, and then later on in our life when we are oppressed by sickness and become old, we are again dependent on the kindness of others. Since at the beginning and end of our lives we are so dependent on other's kindness, how can it be in the middle that we would neglect kindness towards others?

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I think many people knows what I am thinking. The whole world knows I am not seeking independence, therefore is many Tibetan disappointed, and also some of our supporters - many Indians, many Europeans, many Americans are also disappointed because I am not seeking independence.

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Today, due to the massive Chinese population transfer, the nation of Tibet truly faces the threat of extinction, along with its unique cultural heritage of Buddhist spirituality.

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There is no self-interest completely unrelated to others' interests. Due to the fundamental interconnectedness which lies at the heart of reality, your interest is also my interest. From this it becomes clear that "my" interest and "your" interest are intimately connected. In a deep sense, they converge.

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Learning is the first step in making positive changes within yourself. Other factors are conviction, determination, action & effort. Learning & education help develop conviction about the need to change & increase your commitment. Conviction then develops into determination. Next, strong determination leads to action: a sustained effort to implement the changes. This final factor of effort is critical.

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Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.

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All I can do is engage with complete sincerity. Then whatever happens, there is no regret.

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If we want spiritual development, the practice of patience is essential.

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...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.

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A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

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Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.

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