That gives inner strength, self-confidence. If we are to create a more peaceful world, made up of peaceful individuals, we need a greater concern for others - altruism. I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.Įven more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. I am going to benefit others as much as I can. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful - happier.Įvery day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never give up.įor our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities - warmth, kindness, compassion.
If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant.
To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. It is the ultimate source of success in life. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. If you can, there is no need to worry about it if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry. If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warmheartedness.
As you breathe out, cherish all beings.Ī disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple the philosophy is kindness.Īs you breathe in, cherish yourself. There is no need for temples no need for complicated philosophy. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds. The planet does not need more successful people. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion. Love and compassion are the true religions to me. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other. Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible.
The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be. I defeat my enemies when I make them my friends.ĭo not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. You can find him on Twitter, Wikipedia, his website See also: Buddha quotes, kindness quotes, inner peace quotes The Best Dalai Lama Quotes Dalai Lama Click to tweetĪnger and hatred are signs of weakness, while compassion is a sure sign of strength. Real change in the world will only come from a change of heart. No matter how educated or wealthy you are, if you don’t have peace of mind, you won’t be happy. True change is within leave the outside as it is. The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.