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Tag Archives: @DalaiLama
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.
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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Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, Dalai Lama, fear, hate, love
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We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face
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.
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.
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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Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, calm, Dalai Lama, desire, dialog, disagreement
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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.
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
Posted in affection, caring, chocolate, compassion, empathy, observation
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Non violence is a sign of strength; violence is a sign of desperation and weakness.
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.
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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Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, compassion, Dalai Lama, love
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Wonderful spiritual qualities, such as unbounded love and compassion, are present as potentials in all our minds.
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.
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.
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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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, discipline, self knowledge, self-discipline
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In situations that are difficult and challenging, patience helps maintain your will power and can sustain you.
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.
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
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
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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