Better grounded emotionally through patience, we become stronger mentally and spiritually, and tend to be healthier physically. – HH The Dalai Lama
This Earth Belongs to Humanity
This Earth belongs to humanity and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) belongs to its 1.3 billion citizens, who have the right to know the truth about the state of affairs in their country and the world at large. – 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
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
A Skillful, Balanced Approach
A skillful, balanced approach is helpful for one’s physical and emotional health, and it applies to one’s spiritual growth as well. – HH The Dalai Lama
The Essence of a Spiritual Life
As I see it, compassion is the essence of a spiritual life. – HH The Dalai Lama
Develop Our Inner Values
We need to make an effort to develop our inner values, irrespective of whether we are religious or not. – HH The Dalai Lama
Spiritual Development
Together with material development, we need spiritual development so that inner peace and social harmony can be experienced. – HH The Dalai Lama
Genuine Practitioners
The efforts we make sincerely to transform ourselves spiritually are what make us genuine practitioners. – HH The Dalai Lama
Intention and Motivation
The quality or purity of any spiritual practice is determined by the individual’s intention and motivation. – HH The Dalai Lama
