Within Buddhist practice there are various methods of trying to sustain a calm mind when some disturbing event happens. Through repeated practice of these methods we can get to the point where some disturbance may occur but the negative Read more
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
Moisten Your Mind with Love
When you have moistened your mind with love, you can begin to meditate on compassion. – HH The Dalai Lama
Grounded Emotionally Through Patience
Better grounded emotionally through patience, we become stronger mentally and spiritually, and tend to be healthier physically. – 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
The Ultimate Authority
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual’s own reason and critical analysis. – HH The Dalai Lama
Sustain and Maintain our Presence of Mind
In our daily life, tolerance and patience have great benefits: developing them will allow us to sustain and maintain our presence of mind. – HH The Dalai Lama
Stronger in Mind, Stronger in Heart
The whole purpose of engaging in the practice of patience is to become stronger in mind, stronger in heart. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Aim of Spiritual and Ethical Practice
The aim of spiritual and therefore ethical practice is to transform and perfect the individual’s motivation and mental disposition. – HH The Dalai Lama
Cultivating a Close, Warm-hearted Feeling for Others
Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts our mind at ease. – 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
Motivated by Wisdom and Compassion
When we are motivated by wisdom and compassion, the results of our actions benefit everyone. – 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
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
Achieving Genuine Happiness
Achieving genuine happiness may require bringing about a transformation in your outlook and way of thinking. – HH The Dalai Lama
Seed of Perfection
Within all beings there is a seed of perfection; but compassion is required to activate that seed inherent in our hearts and minds. – HH The Dalai Lama
Peace of Mind for Good Health
Even modern medical researchers have come to the conclusion that peace of mind is vital for good health. – HH The Dalai Lama
Peace of Mind
Peace of mind is the basis of a healthy body and a healthy mind; so peace of mind, a calm mind, is very, very important. – Dalai Lama
A Calm Mind
A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically. – HH The Dalai Lama
