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
We Always Have the Choice
We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us, and make us kinder. We always have the choice. – HH The Dalai Lama
It is ALWAYS Possible
Be kind whenever possible. It is ALWAYS possible. – 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
Preoccupied with our Own Welfare
Altruism means that we should not be exclusively preoccupied with our own welfare. This does not imply that one should become a martyr! – HH The Dalai Lama
My Temples and My Philosophy
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Spirit is Turned Towards Kindness
If our spirit is turned towards kindness, the positive side of things, loving our neighbors, this is the best way to solve our problems. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Roots of All Goodness
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Cultivating Positive Mental States
I think that cultivating positive mental states like kindness and compassion definitely leads to better psychological health and happiness. – HH The Dalai Lama
Serve Others
I believe a proper use of our time is to serve others if we can or at least refrain from harming them. That is the basis of my philosophy. – HH The Dalai Lama
