Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering. Dalai Lama More Quotes by Dalai Lama More Quotes From Dalai Lama Many people think that patience is a sign of weakness. Dalai Lama mistakepatiencethinking To the extent that our experience of suffering reminds us of what everyone else also endures, it serves as a powerful inspiration to practice compassion and avoid causing others pain. And to the extent that suffering awakens our empathy and causes us to connect with others, it serves as the basis of compassion and love. Dalai Lama painpowerfulinspiration Hardship, in forcing us to exercise greater patience and forbearance in daily life, actually makes us stronger and more robust. From the daily experience of hardship comes a greater capacity to accept difficulties without losing our sense of inner calm. Of course, I do not advocate seeking out hardship as a way of life, but merely wish to suggest that, if you relate to it constructively, it can bring greater inner strength and fortitude. Dalai Lama inner-strengthstrongerexercise Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience. Dalai Lama impatiencenucleardiscipline If you can do something about a situation, why worry? And if you can't do something about a situation, why worry? Dalai Lama can-do-somethingsituationworry Spirit is a land of high white peaks and glittering jewel-like lakes and flowers. Life is sparse and sounds travel great distances. Dalai Lama distanceflowerwhite Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity. Dalai Lama spiritualdreamlife It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be 'wise selfish' and not 'foolish selfish'. Being foolish selfish means pursuing our own interests in a narrow, shortsighted way. Being wise selfish means taking a broader view and recognizing that our own long-term individual interest lies in the welfare of everyone. Being wise selfish means being compassionate. Dalai Lama selfishwiselying True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Dalai Lama emotionalcompassioncommitment We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. Dalai Lama differenceswishpeople The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others. Dalai Lama buddhismhelping-othershurt There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. And, of course, there are Christian monks and nuns who already use Buddhist methods in order to develop their devotion, compassion, and ability to forgive. Dalai Lama buddhistbuddhismchristian If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another. Dalai Lama inspirationhumanitypeace Everything you do has some effect, some impact. Dalai Lama effectsimpact If our tears do not lead us to act then we have lost the reason of our humanity, which is compassion. Dalai Lama tearscompassionhumanity My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not Dalai Lama practicekindnessbelieve 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 compassionresponsibilityanimal Don't use Buddhism to become a Buddhist. Use Buddhism to become better at whatever else in your life you are doing already. Dalai Lama buddhistbuddhismlife One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others. When we succeed in this, we find that the scale of our own problems diminishes. This is not to say we should ignore our own needs altogether, but rather that we should try to remember others' needs alongside our own, no matter how pressing ours may be Dalai Lama anxietyfocusself Death is a part of all our lives. Whether we like it or not, it is bound to happen. Instead of avoiding thinking about it, it is better to understand its meaning. We all have the same body, the same human flesh, and therefore we will all die. There is a big difference, of course, between natural death and accidental death, but basically death will come sooner or later. If from the beginning your attitude is 'Yes, death is part of our lives,' then it may be easier to face. Dalai Lama differencesattitudethinking
