How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life. – HH The Dalai Lama
An Altruistic Attitude
If you harm someone out of anger, you may feel some superficial satisfaction, but deep down you know it was wrong. Your confidence will be undermined. However, if you have an altruistic attitude, you’ll feel comfortable and confident in Read more
The Behavior of Others
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. – HH The Dalai Lama
Suffering and Confusion
If the love within your mind is lost, if you continue to see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education you have, no matter how much material progress is made, only suffering and confusion Read more
If I Forgive
If I develop bad feelings toward those who make me suffer, this will only destroy my own peace of mind. But if I forgive, my mind becomes calm. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Key to Human Happiness
The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Affection and Kindness
I think human nature is basically good: though we have jealousy and hatred, our dominant characteristics seem to be affection and kindness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Developing Love and Compassion
Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever. – HH The Dalai Lama
Overcome Negative Conditioning
If we make a steady effort, I think we can overcome any form of negative conditioning and make positive changes in our lives. – HH The Dalai Lama
Developing Altruism
Developing altruism is one of the most powerful methods for countering negative tendencies and destructive impulses. – HH The Dalai Lama
A Sign of Weakness; A Sign of Strength
In general I think that anger is a sign of weakness and tolerance a sign of strength. – HH The Dalai Lama
While the Mind is Untamed
While the mind is untamed it can only cause trouble. If anger, greed or arrogance spring up they will take over the situation. – HH The Dalai Lama
Cultivating Spiritual Qualities
The more we succeed in training our hearts and minds through cultivating spiritual qualities, the better our ability to cope with adversity. – HH The Dalai Lama
Going Beyond our Own Problems
By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm. – HH The Dalai Lama
Inner Peace
If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Purpose of our Life
The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren’t born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. – HH The Dalai Lama
Overcoming Anger and Hatred
We cannot overcome anger and hatred simply by suppressing them. We need to actively cultivate the antidotes: patience and tolerance. – HH The Dalai Lama
Importance of Empathy
Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others’ suffering. – HH The Dalai Lama
A State of Calmness and Serenity
True compassion brings with it the dispelling of internal tensions, a state of calmness and serenity. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Impact our Actions Have on Others
When we ignore the question of the impact our actions have on others’ well-being, inevitably we end up hurting them. – HH The Dalai Lama
