Compassion and love are the source of all spiritual qualities: forgiveness, tolerance, all the virtues. – 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 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
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
Spiritual Development
Together with material development, we need spiritual development so that inner peace and social harmony can be experienced. – 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
