Contemplating the suffering which is unbearable to us, and is unbearable to others, too, can produce awake mind, which arises from the compassion that wishes to free all living beings from suffering. Dalai Lama More Quotes by Dalai Lama More Quotes From Dalai Lama However capable and skillful an individual may be, left alone, he or she will not survive. When we are sick or very young or very old, we must depend on the support of others. There is no significant division between us and other people, because our basic natures are the same. If we wish to ensure everyone's peace and happiness, we need to cultivate a healthy respect for the diversity of our peoples and cultures, founded on an understanding of this fundamental sameness of all human beings. Dalai Lama diversity sick people There is no denying that consideration of others is worthwhile and that our happiness is inextricably bound up with the happiness of others. There is no denying that if society suffers, we ourselves suffer, and the more our hearts and minds are afflicted with ill-will, the more miserable we become. We can reject religion, ideology, received wisdom, but we cannot escape the need for love and compassion. Dalai Lama buddhist happiness love Sin contains its own judgement and punishment. Dalai Lama punishment judgement sin Not so long ago people believed in ideologies, systems, and institutions to save all societies. Today, they have given up such hopes and have returned to relying on the individual, on individual freedom, individual initiative, individual creativity. Dalai Lama long-ago creativity people Peace of mind is the basis of a healthy body and a healthy mind; so peace of mind, a calm mind, is very, very important. Dalai Lama calm-mind healthy peace This generation has a responsibility to reshape the world. Start the task even if it will not be fulfilled in your lifetime. Even if it seems hopeless now, never give up. Offer a positive vision, with enthusiasm and joy, and an optimistic outlook. Dalai Lama optimistic giving-up responsibility Try to improve. Don't expect too much, but don't feel discouraged either; keep up your enthusiasm; you will make progress. Dalai Lama progress enthusiasm trying Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures. Dalai Lama serious forget mean Once you develop confidence in your own ability, you'll be able to make a real contribution to creating a better world. Self-confidence is very important. Not in the sense of blind pride, but as a realistic awareness of what you can do. As human beings we can transform ourselves by our good qualities and reducing our faults. Our intelligence enables us to judge what is good from what is harmful. Dalai Lama self-confidence pride real Some feel that you lose your independence if you don't let your mind just wander where it wants to, if you try to control it. But that is not the case. If your mind is proceeding in the correct way, one already has the correct opinion. But if your mind is proceeding in an incorrect way, then it's necessary, definitely, to exercise control. Dalai Lama independence mind exercise The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and responsibility to build a better humanity. This means developing warm-heartednes s in this very life, here and now. So, do whatever work you do, but ask yourselves now and then, 'How can I contribute to human beings being happier and more peaceful?' Dalai Lama responsibility opportunity mean Patience as we wait to take action is a kind of compassionate mind. Impatience on the other hand can be a source of failure. Dalai Lama waiting mind hands Sometimes, whether a desire is excessive or negative depends on the circumstances or society in which you live in. Dalai Lama desire sometimes negative When seen from outer space, our beautiful blue planet has no national boundaries. Dalai Lama space blue beautiful Just as rust, which arose from the iron itself, wears out the iron, likewise, performing an action without examination would destroy us by projecting us into a negative state of existence. Dalai Lama rust iron negative Once a positive goal is chosen, you should decide to pursue it all the way to the end. Even if it is not realized, at least there will be no regret. Dalai Lama regret goal inspirational If we continue to approach problems from the perspective of temporary expediency, future generations will face tremendous difficulties. Dalai Lama perspective faces motivational Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future. Dalai Lama moral keys principles Attachment constrains our vision so that we are not able to see things from a wider perspective. Dalai Lama perspective vision attachment Gratitude is something you show in relation to others. Dalai Lama gratitude shows relation
