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
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
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
A Positive, Friendly Atmosphere
Compassion creates a positive, friendly atmosphere. – 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
Major Religious Traditions
At one level, all major religious traditions have the same aim – to transform the individual into a positive being. – HH The Dalai Lama
Calmness and Compassion
Remember that calmness and compassion are an important part of living a fruitful, positive human life. – 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
Sincere Positive Motivation
Every day, when you get up, you can develop a sincere positive motivation: I will utilize this day in a more positive way. – HH The Dalai Lama
Put Forward Constructive Ideas
While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put forward constructive ideas. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Importance of Attitude
The important thing is that our day-to-day life should be meaningful, that our attitude should be positive, happy and warm. – HH The Dalai Lama
Countering Negative Emotions
When we disarm internally by countering negative emotions and cultivating positive qualities, we create conditions for external disarmament. – HH The Dalai Lama
