Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. – HH The Dalai Lama
Useful to Others
We can’t be useful to ourselves unless we’re useful to others. – HH The Dalai Lama
Genuine Love of Ourselves
Genuine love should first be directed at oneself – if we do not love ourselves, how can we love others? – HH The Dalai Lama
A Genuine Sense of Responsibility
We need a genuine sense of responsibility and a sincere concern for the welfare of others. – 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
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 Sense of Caring for Others
I feel that the moment you adopt a sense of caring for others, it brings you inner strength. – HH The Dalai Lama
Compassion and Happiness
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. – 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
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
Inner Strength and Self Confidence
A sense of concern for others’ well-being brings inner strength and self confidence. – HH The Dalai Lama
Keeping Inner Peace
By developing a sense of concern for others’ well-being, then no matter what others’ attitudes are, you can keep inner peace. – 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
