Tag Archives: Dalai Lama

Disturbing emotions not only disturb our own state of mind, they also disturb the minds of others.

Posted on 30 October 2011 by philosiblog

Disturbing emotions not only disturb our own state of mind, they also disturb the minds of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Our lives intersect the lives of others. When we are with others, if we have any empathy at … Continue reading →

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Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone

Posted on 23 October 2011 by philosiblog

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this talks about a fundamental human need, the need of love and kindness. … Continue reading →

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Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.

Posted on 16 October 2011 by philosiblog

Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has two parts. The first part … Continue reading →

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We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face

Posted on 9 October 2011 by philosiblog

We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks about rising to the challenge. If our difficulties become greater, we must bring our courage up to … Continue reading →

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Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster.

Posted on 2 October 2011 by philosiblog

Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks to a fundamental truth of life. … Continue reading →

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Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue.

Posted on 25 September 2011 by philosiblog

Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a variation of “violence begets more violence” but is stated from the opposite direction. He is calling … Continue reading →

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Everyone can understand from natural experience and common sense that affection is crucial from the day of birth; it is the basis of life.

Posted on 18 September 2011 by philosiblog

Everyone can understand from natural experience and common sense that affection is crucial from the day of birth; it is the basis of life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This one seems straight forward enough. He says that affection, the … Continue reading →

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Non violence is a sign of strength; violence is a sign of desperation and weakness.

Posted on 11 September 2011 by philosiblog

Non violence is a sign of strength; violence is a sign of desperation and weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a testament to wisdom over ‘common knowledge.’ Many people think that fighting, conquering and vanquishing are the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Without a sense of equanimity, unbiased love and compassion cannot even get started.

Posted on 4 September 2011 by philosiblog

Without a sense of equanimity, unbiased love and compassion cannot even get started. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start with a definition. At thefreedictionary.com, equanimity is defined as “The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.” So, restating the … Continue reading →

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Wonderful spiritual qualities, such as unbounded love and compassion, are present as potentials in all our minds.

Posted on 28 August 2011 by philosiblog

Wonderful spiritual qualities, such as unbounded love and compassion, are present as potentials in all our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Spiritual qualities, or just about anything else, exist in our minds as potential. We can be great … Continue reading →

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We have the ability and the responsibility to choose whether our actions follow a virtuous path or not.

Posted on 21 August 2011 by philosiblog

We have the ability and the responsibility to choose whether our actions follow a virtuous path or not. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting compound sentence. We as humans have both the ability and the responsibility to … Continue reading →

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Reliable and genuine discipline comes not from repression, but from an understanding of all the whys and wherefores of our actions.

Posted on 14 August 2011 by philosiblog

Reliable and genuine discipline comes not from repression, but from an understanding of all the whys and wherefores of our actions. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it seems that he is saying that the path of repressing an … Continue reading →

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In situations that are difficult and challenging, patience helps maintain your will power and can sustain you.

Posted on 7 August 2011 by philosiblog

In situations that are difficult and challenging, patience helps maintain your will power and can sustain you. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Life is difficult and challenging. But sometimes things are more difficult and challenging than others. In … Continue reading →

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We should value our enemies because they provide us with unique opportunities to practice patience, tolerance and forbearance.

Posted on 31 July 2011 by philosiblog

We should value our enemies because they provide us with unique opportunities to practice patience, tolerance and forbearance. –  Dalai Lama What does that mean? He is asking us to consider the benefits of having someone who opposes you (I dislike the term ‘enemy’). … Continue reading →

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The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings

Posted on 24 July 2011 by philosiblog

The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings. –  Dalai Lama What does that mean? This saying seems to be about the duty of each human being towards … Continue reading →

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