Quotes by Compassion Those who don't have a life filled with luxury may have a home filled with compassion, based on their choice to be content and to practice self-discipline. Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy. Dalai Lama compassion self home There is a common perception that compassion is, if not actually an impediment, at least irrelevant to professional life. Personally, I would argue that not only is it relevant, but that when compassion is lacking, our activities are in danger of becoming destructive. This is because when we ignore the question of the impact our actions have on others' well-being, inevitably we end up hurting them. Dalai Lama impact compassion hurt If indeed the qualities such as love, patience, tolerance, and forgiveness are what happiness consists in, and if it is also true that compassion, defined as concern for others, is both the source and the fruit of these qualities, then the more we are compassionate, the more we provide for our own happiness. Dalai Lama concern-for-others tolerance compassion People often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility. I feel that's wrong; it can act as a barrier that just promotes a feeling of isolation from others. To overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness, your underlying attitude makes a tremendous difference - approaching others with the thought of compassion in your mind is the best way. Dalai Lama loneliness compassion attitude When we face problems with compassion, sincerity, and good motivation, our solutions may take longer, but ultimately they are better. Dalai Lama motivation compassion may I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion. Dalai Lama inner-peace degrees compassion With genuine love and compassion, another person's appearance or behavior has no affect on your attitude. Dalai Lama genuine-love compassion attitude If you develop a pure and sincere motivation, if you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness, compassion, and respect, then you can carry on any kind of work, in any field, and function more effectively. Dalai Lama motivation compassion kindness Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need Buddhist. Do practice Compassion. The world needs more compassion. Dalai Lama buddhist compassion practice Compassion, along with love, is the face of altruism. Dalai Lama compassion faces love-is When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves. Dalai Lama benefits compassion self All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment. Dalai Lama honesty compassion people For a person who cherishes compassion and love, the practice of tolerance is essential, and for that, and enemy is indispinsable. So we should be grateful to our enemies, for it is they who can best help us to develop a tranquil mind. Dalai Lama grateful compassion practice The lessons we have begun to learn make me hopeful, that human beings will become friendlier, more harmonious, less harmful. Compassion and the seeds of peace will be able to flourish. At the same time, every individual is responsible to help guide our global family in the right direction. Good wishes alone are not enough; we have to take responsibility. Large human movements spring from individual human initiatives Dalai Lama compassion responsibility spring Compassion and love is the source of external and internal peace and is also the root of racial survival. Dalai Lama buddhist compassion love-is There should be a balance between material and spiritual progress, a balance achieved through the principles based on love and compassion. Dalai Lama compassion spiritual love Compassion instills a sense of calm, inner strength, and a deep confidence and satisfaction Dalai Lama inner-strength confidence compassion Love and compassion ... are the ultimate source of human happiness, and the need for them lies at the very core of our being. Dalai Lama compassion lying needs Compassion is one of the principal things that make our lives meaningful. It is the source of all lasting happiness and joy. Dalai Lama lasting-happiness compassion meaningful When we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems Dalai Lama gratitude compassion attitude «1920212223242526272829»