Quotes by Compassion True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Dalai Lama emotional compassion commitment If our tears do not lead us to act then we have lost the reason of our humanity, which is compassion. Dalai Lama tears compassion humanity As human beings we each have a responsibility to care for humanity. Expressing concern for others brings inner strength and deep satisfaction. As social animals, human beings need friendship, but friendship doesn't come from wealth and power, but from showing compassion and concern for others. Dalai Lama compassion responsibility animal I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious. Dalai Lama compassion religious inspirational When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefiting others, one needs to be engaged, involved. This is action out of compassion. Dalai Lama compassion inspirational needs Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it. Dalai Lama hatred compassion mind The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness. Dalai Lama compassion humility life The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength. Dalai Lama inner-strength insecurity compassion The essence of compassion is a desire to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being Dalai Lama suffering-of-others compassion essence For a practitioner of love and compassion, an enemy is one of the most important teachers. Without an enemy you cannot practice tolerance, and without tolerance you cannot build a sound basis of compassion. Dalai Lama compassion practice teacher Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and concern for others allow us to develop self-confidence, which breeds trust and friendship. Dalai Lama concern-for-others self-confidence compassion Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind Dalai Lama calm-mind compassion self My call for a spiritual revolution is not a call for a religious revolution. Nor is it a reference to a way of life that is somehow otherworldly, still less to something magical or mysterious. Rather it is a call for a radical reorientation away from our habitual preoccupation with self. It is a call to turn toward the wider community of beings with whom we are connected, and for conduct which recognizes others' interests alongside our own. Dalai Lama compassion religious spiritual As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore part of our responsibility toward others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier, than we found it. Dalai Lama compassion responsibility people We are beset by problems and if we look for their source, we find they arise because of our selfishness, because we tend to pursue our own interests at the expense of others. Our various religious traditions exist to help us reduce these problems. They all teach ways to overcome suffering through cultivating love and compassion, tolerance, patience and contentment. Dalai Lama tolerance compassion religious We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier, his or her family is happier; if families are happy, neighborhoods and nations will be happy. By transforming ourselves we can change our human way of life and make this a century of compassion. Dalai Lama concern-for-others peaceful compassion Be a good human being, a warm-hearted affectionate person. That is my fundamental belief. Having a sense of caring, a feeling of compassion will bring happiness of peace of mind to oneself and automatically create a positive atmosphere. Dalai Lama compassion caring feelings Criminals, people who commit crimes, usually society rejects these people. They are also part of our society. Give them some form of punishment to say they were wrong, but show them they are part of society and can change. Show them compassion. Dalai Lama punishment compassion people A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir - a constant source of energy, determination, and kindness. Dalai Lama determination compassion kindness Even a small act of compassion grants meaning and purpose to our lives. Dalai Lama small-acts purpose compassion «1516171819202122232425»