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Tag Archives: @DalaiLama
To make this a century of dialogue we need to find ways to promote a greater awareness of the oneness of humanity.
To make this a century of dialogue we need to find ways to promote a greater awareness of the oneness of humanity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote means that before we can have peace, before we … Continue reading
Posted in belief, communication, honest, listening, understanding, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, dialog, make, need
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We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn’t bring peace of mind.
We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn’t bring peace of mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. Given the person speaking it, one usually presumes that there will be a … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discovery, obstacles, peace, self improvement, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, development, need, understand
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If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.
If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I see this quote as being about trust, how you get it, … Continue reading
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting way of wording this sentiment. If we remember that today’s … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, happiness, individuality, peace, respect
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, differences, equal, forget
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Just as we encourage physical hygiene to preserve our health, we also need a sense of emotional or mental hygiene too.
Just as we encourage physical hygiene to preserve our health, we also need a sense of emotional or mental hygiene too. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Do you wash your hands before eating, or do you enjoy putting germs from … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, habits, help, improve, observation, self improvement
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, encourage, health, hygiene
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Through education we have to lead people to see that concern for others is actually in their own interest.
Through education we have to lead people to see that concern for others is actually in their own interest. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts by recognizing one of the primary truths of life. We cannot force people … Continue reading
Posted in conscience, education, friendship, giving, help, thankful
Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, education, see
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The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness.
The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the ideas of a very wise man for attaining both inner strength, and self-confidence. To me, those are both very … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, fear, kindness, motivation, strength, worry
Tagged @DalaiLama, confidence, Dalai Lama, source, strength
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By implementing the practice of love and compassion, we will naturally live a non-violent way of life.
By implementing the practice of love and compassion, we will naturally live a non-violent way of life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has in interesting premise. It speaks about living a life where we regularly practice love and … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, love, practice
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Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have been a number of studies that link the ‘negative’ emotions with … Continue reading
Posted in anger, compassion, habits, kindness, peace, perspective
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, compassion, Dalai Lama, hatred
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Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems.
Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? With the world suffering from war in nearly every corner, the quote is pretty obviously true. It has been true through out history. War and civil … Continue reading
Posted in anger, communication, desire, hope, patience, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, history, problems, violence
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In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.
In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In this quote, the topic is a meaningful life, and how … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, cherish, Dalai Lama, lead, life
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Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives.
Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about our negative emotions and … Continue reading
Posted in anger, focus, habits, personal growth, reflection, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, jealousy, pride
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I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion.
I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about how you feel when you are working on your feelings of love and of … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, emotion, failure, judgement, love, peace
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, greatest, love
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The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves.
The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Recently, I was riding in a car when the driver criticized the driver we were following for their … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, criticizing, Dalai Lama, purpose, self-discipline
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A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security.
A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another interesting sequence of emotional states. The quote says that when you show … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, friendship, trust
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