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Tag Archives: @DalaiLama
The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share.
The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Just think about this quote, and it’s implications, for a moment. You may disagree with a family member over a … Continue reading
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Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.
Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How many times have you become frustrated because you caught yourself doing something, even though you knew … Continue reading
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The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.
The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How happy are powerful people? How many have had no regrets on their death beds? How many rich people spend more time getting … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, gratitude, happiness, help, money, power
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, money, power
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If you conduct your life on the basis of truth and honesty, it gives you a sense of satisfaction and self-confidence.
If you conduct your life on the basis of truth and honesty, it gives you a sense of satisfaction and self-confidence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start by looking at this from the other direction. What satisfaction do you … Continue reading
Posted in choice, confidence, honest, pride, self resepct, truth
Tagged @DalaiLama, conduct, Dalai Lama, life, truth
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The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation.
The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is very close to a principal I have found very useful. This … Continue reading
Posted in action, attitude, contemplation, focus, motivation, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, physical, quality, verbal
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If you serve others as fully as you can, what you do will be a source of inner joy.
If you serve others as fully as you can, what you do will be a source of inner joy. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fairly straight forward quote. It urges us to take some time and help … Continue reading
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Generate great compassion, and you become a friend to the world.
Generate great compassion, and you become a friend to the world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a quote that is interesting to me, as the person who said it, lives it. He spends a great deal of … Continue reading
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Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away.
Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is talking about the link between altruism and mental peace. It says that when you do nice things for … Continue reading
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If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself.
If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote reminds me of the basic plot of … Continue reading
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Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option.
Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The world is full of all kinds of people. Not all are as kind as you are. You are … Continue reading
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Just as we need good physical health we also need strength of mind to ensure our well-being; and we develop it by cultivating ethics.
Just as we need good physical health we also need strength of mind to ensure our well-being; and we develop it by cultivating ethics. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts with the discussion of a simple truth, … Continue reading
Posted in character, conscience, habits, money, reflection, self improvement
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, health, mind, strength
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If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place.
If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is all about improving the world in general. To me, … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, employ, optimistic, view
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Warm-heartedness reinforces our self-confidence – giving us not a blind confidence, but a sense of confidence based on reason.
Warm-heartedness reinforces our self-confidence – giving us not a blind confidence, but a sense of confidence based on reason.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? Warm-heartedness, to me, is a form of self-confidence. It is a statement of having a trust … Continue reading
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As you develop a more compassionate attitude, you feel less anxiety, while your determination and self-confidence increase.
As you develop a more compassionate attitude, you feel less anxiety, while your determination and self-confidence increase. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the benefits of developing a more compassionate attitude. The claim is that there will … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, compassion, confidence, obstacles, personal growth, self-image
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Unbiased love is undoubtedly difficult to generate, but if you practice with determination, day by day your attitude will be transformed.
Unbiased love is undoubtedly difficult to generate, but if you practice with determination, day by day your attitude will be transformed. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Unbiased love, that’s an interesting term, isn’t it? Why would the word ‘love’ need … Continue reading
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