Author: Aazdak Alisimo
Regardless of religious beliefs or views, it is hard to find anyone that does not find the Dalai Lama reverent. Here are 15 nuggets of truth he has uttered over the years. Regardless of when they were stated, they still apply today.
1. I truly believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of change such as the present one come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of us to make the best use of our time to help create a happier world.
2. Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.
3. Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
4. Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t appreciate kindness and compassion.
5. If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.
6. Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t appreciate kindness and compassion.
7. Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.
8. We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
9. A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.
10. Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.
11. We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
12. In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.
13. Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.
14. Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.
15. Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
The hectic pace of life these days can lead one to miss the forest for the trees. Before you know it, the years will pass and you will wonder what happened.
Apply these quotes to your life, and you can avoid this problem.
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