Dalai Lama Quotes, Thinking Quotes, Discipline Quotes

I think that ethical behaviour is another feature of the kind of inner discipline that leads to a happier existence.

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If we choose an external marker as the measure of our inner worth, whether it is the amount of money we make, or others' opinion of us, or the success of some project we're involved in, sooner or later we're bound to be battered by life's inevitable changes. After all, money comes and goes, and thus is an unstable source of self-esteem, an unreliable foundation upon which to build our identity.

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I would like to explain the meaning of compassion, which is often misunderstood. Genuine compassion is based not on our own projections and expectations, but rather on the rights of the other: irrespective of whether another person is a close friend

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Without inner peace it is impossible to have world peace.

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Wherever I go meeting the public... spreading a message of human values, spreading a message of harmony, is the most important thing.

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You have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing.

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Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings.

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Differences in religious beliefs, politics, social status, and position are all secondary. When we look at someone with compassion, we are able to see beyond these secondary differences and connect to the primary essence that binds all humans together as one.

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An eye for an eye....we are all blind

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Kindness is the key to peace and harmony in family life.

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A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

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An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too.

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In order to satisfy one human stomach, so many lives are taken away. We must promote vegetarianism. It is extremely important.

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If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change.

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

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Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.

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If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being, temporary. To be human is basic.

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I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.

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We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of our families. This is how we can create a more peaceful world.

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Our most valuable teachers are our enemies.While our friends can help us in many ways, only our enemies can provide us with the challenge we need to develop tolerance, patience, and compassionthree virtues essential for building character, developing peace of mind, and bringing us true happiness.

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