Dalai Lama Quotes - Page 16

• When the days become longer and there is more sunshine, the grass becomes fresh and, consequently, we feel very happy. On the other hand, in autumn, one leaf falls down and another leaf falls down. The beautiful plants become as if dead and we do not feel very happy. Why? I think it is because deep down our human nature likes construction, and does not like destruction. Naturally, every action which is destructive is against human nature. Constructiveness is the human way. Therefore, I think that in terms of basic human feeling, violence is not good. Non-violence is the only way.

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  Beautiful, Buddhist, Fall

  "Dzogchen: Heart Essence of the Great Perfection" by Dalai Lama, Snow Lion Publications, 2004.

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• We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier, his or her family is happier; if families are happy, neighborhoods and nations will be happy. By transforming ourselves we can change our human way of life and make this a century of compassion.

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  Compassion, Concern For Others, Peaceful

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• If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world.

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  Concern For Others, Oneness, Humanity

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• The time has come to educate people, to cease all quarrels in the name of religion, culture, countries, different political or economic systems. Fighting is useless. Suicide.

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  Suicide, Country, Fighting

  "Dalai Lama laughs off China's criticism" by Rod Mickleburgh, www.theglobeandmail.com. September 8, 2006.

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• I consider myself to be just one among 7 billion human beings. If I were to think of myself as different from others, or as something special, it would create a barrier between us. What makes us the same is that we all want to lead happy lives and gather friends around us. And friendship is based on trust, honesty and openness.

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  Honesty, Happy Life, Thinking

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• I have come to the conclusion that whether or not a person is a religious believer does not matter. Far more important is that they be a good human being.

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  Religious, Religion, Important

  The Dalai Lama, Alexander Norman (2010). “Ancient Wisdom, Modern World: Ethics for the New Millennium”, p.17, Hachette UK

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• We must conduct research and then accept the results. If they don't stand up to experimentation, Buddha`s own words must be rejected.

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  Death, Dying, Research

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• Our world and our lives have become increasingly interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects us too. Therefore we have to abandon outdated notions of 'them' and 'us' and think of our world much more in terms of a great 'US', a greater human family.

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  Thinking, Our World, Term

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• Mentally, physically and emotionally we are the same.
  
  We each have the potential to good and bad and to be overcome by disturbing emotions such as anger, fear, hatred, suspicion and greed. These emotions can be the cause of many problems.
  
  On the other hand if you cultivate loving kindness, compassion and concern for others, there will be no room for anger, hatred and jealousy.

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  Jealousy, Kindness, Compassion

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• As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept will occur as long as I remain in this earthly existence. Knowing that I cannot escape it, I see no point in worrying about it. I tend to think of death as being like changing your clothes when they are old and worn out, rather than as some final end. Yet death is unpredictable: We do not know when or how it will take place. So it is only sensible to take certain precautions before it actually happens.

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  Death, Buddhist, Reality

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• Prayer alone will not make a happy life. A happy life must be built. You must act.

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  Prayer, Happy Life, Built

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• Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.

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  Discipline, Nuclear, Impatience

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• Some people automatically associate morality and altruism with a religious vision of the world. But I believe it is a mistake to think that morality is an attribute only of religion. We can imagine two types of spirituality: one tied to religion, while the other arises spontaneously in the human heart as an expression of love for our neighbors and a desire to do them good.

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  Religious, Mistake, Believe

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• To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never give up.

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  Giving Up, Goal, Challenges

  Dalai Lama (2012). “Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World”, p.97, Random House

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• The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful in developing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood; a warm feeling of love and compassion for others.

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  Inspiration, Sisterhood, Compassion

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• If one assumes a humble attitude, one's own good qualities will increase. Whereas if one is proud, one will become jealous of others, one will look down on others, and due to that there will be unhappiness in society.

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  Attitude, Jealous, Humble

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• I pray for all of us, oppressor and friend, that together we succeed in building a better world through human understanding and love, and that in doing so we may reduce the pain and suffering of all sentient beings.

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  Inspirational, Pain, Understanding

  The 14th Dalai Lama's Acceptance Speech, on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, www.nobelprize.org. December 10, 1989.

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• When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of apathy. Having a calm or peaceful state of mind doesn't mean being spaced out or completely empty. Peace of mind or a calm state of mind is rooted in affection and compassion and is sensitive and responsive to others.

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  Mean, Compassion, Peaceful

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• Harmony can not thrive in a climate of mistrust, cheating, bullying; mean-spirited competition.

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  Motivational, Cheating, Bullying

  His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (2003). “How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life”, p.11, Simon and Schuster

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• A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.

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  Inspirational, Life, Mistake

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• Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness .

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  Attitude, Kindness, Compassion

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• Cultivating care and concern for others gives rise to a kind of inner strength. No matter what difficulties or problems you face, in this wider context they’ll seem less significant and troubling to you. The inner strength, self-confidence and courage you gain by focussing on others’ needs instead of your own, brings with it a deep, calm sense of satisfaction.

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  Self Confidence, Concern For Others, Giving

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• Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.

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  Spiritual, Kindness, Benefits

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• The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.

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  Compassion, Insecurity, Inner Strength

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• Go at least once a year to a place you've never been before.

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  Travel, Years, Inspiring Travel

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