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Tag Archives: @DalaiLama
Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.
Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? When you meet someone, either a new person, or a person you have … Continue reading
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Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it.
Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is one of his central themes, the building or presence of compassion. In this quote, he focuses on what happens within ourselves … Continue reading
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Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings.
Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How well do people without compassion communicate? They’re in editorial cartoons all the time, failing badly at communicating with others. … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, curious, dignity, listening, question, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, attitude, communicate, compassionate, Dalai Lama
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Whatever steps, however small, one can take towards learning to reduce the influence of the negative emotions can be very helpful.
Whatever steps, however small, one can take towards learning to reduce the influence of the negative emotions can be very helpful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote. This quote says that even small steps help. I … Continue reading
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It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts.
It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Some people (the character of W.C.Fields would be a great example) have no love for children … Continue reading
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We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives.
We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is another of the ‘actions speak louder than … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, ideals, question, setting an example, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, justice, moral, trust
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I am often asked whether I am optimistic for the future of humanity. My simple answer is yes.
I am often asked whether I am optimistic for the future of humanity. My simple answer is yes. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I agree with the quote. Yes, there are terrible things going on in the world. Yes, there … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, future, humanity, optimistic
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All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.
All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? It means nothing in life is easy. If you want something, you … Continue reading
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Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it.
Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Does anger really accomplish anything? Some might say that it is useful for motivation, … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, action, anger, avoid, Dalai Lama
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While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength.
While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The quote starts by saying that revenge weakens society. Think about all those angry people, all looking to take revenge on those they feel have done … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, revenge, strength
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The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish.
The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the gentle side of human nature. It … Continue reading
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If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important.
If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? World peace. The end of Hunger. The Cure for All Diseases. Noble … Continue reading
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The capacity to devote yourself to the welfare of others yields otherwise unobtainable power and potential for good.
The capacity to devote yourself to the welfare of others yields otherwise unobtainable power and potential for good. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about one of the most powerful forces on the planet, the human capacity for … Continue reading
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In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm.
In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is fairly straight forward. We humans are a fairly clever lot. We are intelligent and can do a great … Continue reading
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Genuine friendship can only be based on trust and affection, which can only arise when there is a mutual sense of concern and respect.
Genuine friendship can only be based on trust and affection, which can only arise when there is a mutual sense of concern and respect. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Can you call someone “my friend” if you don’t trust … Continue reading
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