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Tag Archives: Dalai Lama
Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers.
Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? If you are feeling all mean and spiteful, how happy are you going to be? And … Continue reading
Posted in caring, friendship, giving, happiness, kindness, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happy, key, smile
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The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us.
The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Everyone I know is looking for peace of mind. If they have none, they want some. If they have some, they want … Continue reading
Posted in calm, focus, inspire, knowledge, preparation, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, external, opponent, peace of mind
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Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly.
Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? At the beginning of the quote, it talks about how anger destroys our peace of mind. I … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, discipline, gentle, improve, time
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, destroys, peace
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Compassion is what makes our lives meaningful.
Compassion is what makes our lives meaningful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? All life has meaning. All life has purpose. But what gives our lives meaning? This quote says compassion is one of the ways our lives are infused with … Continue reading
Posted in caring, compassion, gratitude, help, inspire, kindness
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, lives, meaningful
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It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves.
It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is a reminder of something we all know, and … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, choice, contentment, habits, happiness, strength
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, important, know, source
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Despite the superficial differences between us, we need to have a sense that all 7 billion human beings belong to one human family.
Despite the superficial differences between us, we need to have a sense that all 7 billion human beings belong to one human family. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote acknowledges that there are differences between each of us. Both … Continue reading
Posted in caring, friendship, pride, respect, setting an example, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, between, Dalai Lama, sense, superficial
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Among human beings trust comes about, not from expressions of wealth or fame, but from our showing affection.
Among human beings trust comes about, not from expressions of wealth or fame, but from our showing affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about trust, and how we go about earning it. Animals may have a different … Continue reading
Posted in affection, caring, friendship, judgement, love, motivation
Tagged @DalaiLama, affection, Dalai Lama, human, trust
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When we develop care and concern by thinking of others not as ‘them’ but ‘us’, there is no room for bullying, exploitation or deceit.
When we develop care and concern by thinking of others not as ‘them’ but ‘us’, there is no room for bullying, exploitation or deceit. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another ‘Big Family’ quote. It starts by urging us … Continue reading
Posted in caring, compassion, forgiveness, love, patience, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, develop, thinking
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Our real guide is our own mind, our sense of reason.
Our real guide is our own mind, our sense of reason. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote covers nearly all of humanity. Yes, there are some who have issues, and who cannot behave or be reasonable. But they … Continue reading
Peace can only be achieved through non-violence. This is something we have to train and educate our children to put into effect.
Peace can only be achieved through non-violence. This is something we have to train and educate our children to put into effect. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, because talks about the history of mankind and … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, gentle, kindness, knowledge, love, peace
Tagged @DalaiLama, achieved, Dalai Lama, non-violence, peace
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A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness.
A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Anyone who has been in the school yard knows of this, even if they never thought … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, attitude, compassion, forgiveness, strength, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, strength
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We naturally have self-interest but it should be wise rather than foolish self-interest by taking others needs into account as well as ours.
We naturally have self-interest but it should be wise rather than foolish self-interest by taking others needs into account as well as ours. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it acknowledges a basic human behavior, yet … Continue reading
Posted in desire, foolish, judgement, observation, thinking, wisdom
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, foolish, self-interest, wise
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When you concern yourself with others, you naturally develop a sense of self-confidence. To help others takes courage and inner strength.
When you concern yourself with others, you naturally develop a sense of self-confidence. To help others takes courage and inner strength. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has an interesting way of looking at self-confidence. We normally think of … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, failure, help, strength, success
Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, others, self-confidence
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I feel that each of us has the potential to make some contribution and together, working with a clear aim, we can change our world.
I feel that each of us has the potential to make some contribution and together, working with a clear aim, we can change our world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a great quote, and says quite … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, contribution, growth, help, service, work
Tagged @DalaiLama, contribution, Dalai Lama, potential, together
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Human happiness depends on taking others into account.
Human happiness depends on taking others into account. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote talks about two things at the same time. First, it addresses our personal happiness. It also addresses the happiness of all human-kind at the … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, flexibility, happiness, improve, kindness, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, others, taking
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