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Tag Archives: Dalai Lama
The practice of cultivating altruism…
The practice of cultivating altruism has a beneficial effect not only from a religious point of view but also from a mundane point of view. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? At theFreeDictionary.com, altruism is defined as “Unselfish concern for the … Continue reading
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To arrive at certainty, you need…
To arrive at certainty, you need to start from a skeptical posture. The best scientists are impartial, not swayed by their own beliefs. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The subject of this comment is the Scientific Method. Throughout the history of science, … Continue reading
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To have true friends and be loved…
To have true friends and be loved by them, we must in turn feel love and sympathy for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This reminds me of the phrase “to have a friend you have to be a … Continue reading
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By studying others’ viewpoints…
By studying others’ viewpoints, it is possible for us to discover new and refreshing perspectives on the world – including our own life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this points out the variety in our cultures as humans. … Continue reading
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An authentic attitude of compassion…
An authentic attitude of compassion doesn’t change, even faced with another person’s negative behavior. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it says that it’s easy to have what might be called conditional compassion. Compassion for certain people or … Continue reading
Only the inner protection of patience…
Only the inner protection of patience can keep us from experiencing the turmoil of negative thoughts and emotions. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Have you ever seen the commercials or videos where someone is standing still and everything is moving around them … Continue reading
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According to my own experience…
According to my own experience, the highest level of inner calm comes from the development of love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The full quote is as follows: According to my own experience, the highest level of … Continue reading
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If we reserve ethical conduct…
If we reserve ethical conduct for those whom we feel close to, we may neglect our responsibilities toward those outside this circle. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it seems a bit self evident. If we only … Continue reading
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As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do.
As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it reminds us that we are … Continue reading
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Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.
Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? As the Dalai Lama is a religious leader, I believe he is qualifying his … Continue reading
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When we are motivated by wisdom and compassion, the results of our actions benefit everyone.
When we are motivated by wisdom and compassion, the results of our actions benefit everyone… – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is fairly straight forward. When we act from a place of compassion, with wisdom as our guide, … Continue reading
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