Tag Archives: Dalai Lama

Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be.

Posted on 16 February 2014 by philosiblog

Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fundamental truth in life. If you think about some of … Continue reading →

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Love and compassion are qualities that human beings require just to live together.

Posted on 9 February 2014 by philosiblog

Love and compassion are qualities that human beings require just to live together. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote as it talks about a fundamental truth which we often ignore, despite knowing it to be true. … Continue reading →

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We need values based on common sense, experience and scientific findings, what I refer to as secular ethics.

Posted on 2 February 2014 by philosiblog

We need values based on common sense, experience and scientific findings, what I refer to as secular ethics. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, coming from a person considered very spiritual. It is the practical … Continue reading →

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Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity.

Posted on 26 January 2014 by philosiblog

Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is about the individual, and how individuals interact. At one end, if everyone indulged … Continue reading →

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In order to exercise creativity, freedom of thought is essential.

Posted on 19 January 2014 by philosiblog

In order to exercise creativity, freedom of thought is essential. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about one aspect of the creative process. How are you creative, and what are some of the essential parts of it? … Continue reading →

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Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for.

Posted on 12 January 2014 by philosiblog

Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for.  – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is the basis of a … Continue reading →

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The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.

Posted on 5 January 2014 by philosiblog

The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others. –Dalai Lama What does that mean? This, sadly, is true far too often. Yes, there are stand-up people out there, those … Continue reading →

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If you want change, create the causes.

Posted on 29 December 2013 by philosiblog

If you want change, create the causes. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another of those ‘Doh!’ kind of quotes. It is so simple and so obvious, you wonder why you didn’t think of it first. But that makes … Continue reading →

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In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others.

Posted on 22 December 2013 by philosiblog

In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I was unable to find the context for this quote, so I will presume that the quote is about … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 15 December 2013 by philosiblog

Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? We all have a level of intelligence which we can use to change our nature and our attitudes. … Continue reading →

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As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society.

Posted on 8 December 2013 by philosiblog

As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is simple common sense. We wouldn’t run a family or a business the way we … Continue reading →

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Fear that makes us run from a mad dog is useful and necessary, whereas fear rooted in mistrust is unhelpful and needs to be overcome.

Posted on 1 December 2013 by philosiblog

Fear that makes us run from a mad dog is useful and necessary, whereas fear rooted in mistrust is unhelpful and needs to be overcome. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about fear. It differentiates … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge.

Posted on 24 November 2013 by philosiblog

Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, as you might imagine is about forgiveness and the power that one simple act has to change our … Continue reading →

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If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t.

Posted on 17 November 2013 by philosiblog

If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is specifically about the relationship between happiness and peace of mind. In … Continue reading →

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I’m optimistic that there is a growing appetite for peace in the world. Many young people are fed up with war and violence.

Posted on 10 November 2013 by philosiblog

I’m optimistic that there is a growing appetite for peace in the world. Many young people are fed up with war and violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have always been people against war. There have always been people … Continue reading →

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