Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom. Dalai Lama More Quotes by Dalai Lama More Quotes From Dalai Lama Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing the mind but they cannot completely ignore their physical needs. It is for this reason that I have always stressed the importance of combining both mental and the material approach to achieving happiness for humankind. Dalai Lama stressed spiritual mind I have come to the conclusion that whether or not a person is a religious believer does not matter. Far more important is that they be a good human being. Dalai Lama important religious religion Our world and our lives have become increasingly interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects us too. Therefore we have to abandon outdated notions of 'them' and 'us' and think of our world much more in terms of a great 'US', a greater human family. Dalai Lama our-world term thinking Some people, sweet and attractive, and strong and healthy, happen to die young. They are masters in disguise teaching us about impermanence. Dalai Lama strong teaching sweet If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. In my view, science and Buddhism share a search for the truth and for understanding reality. By learning from science about aspects of reality where its understanding may be more advanced, I believe that Buddhism enriches its own worldview. Dalai Lama buddhism spiritual believe Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it. Dalai Lama hatred compassion mind The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one's family, to one's neighborhood, to one's community and so on. Dalai Lama buddhist family happy Compassion and love constitute non-violence in action. They are the source of all spiritual qualities: forgiveness, tolerance, all the virtues. They give meaning to our activities and makes them constructive. There is nothing amazing about being rich or highly educated; only when the individual has a warm heart do these attributes become worthwhile. Dalai Lama forgiveness spiritual love We can't blame the entire Muslim society because of the mischievous acts of a few individuals. Therefore, at the general public level we must cultivate the notion of not just one religion, one truth, but pluralism and many truths. We can change the atmosphere, and we can modify certain ways of thinking. Dalai Lama atmosphere levels thinking If your mental attitude is positive, even when threats abound, you won’t lose your inner peace. On the other hand, if your mind is negative, marked by fear, suspicion and feelings of helplessness, even among your best friends, in a pleasant atmosphere and comfortable surroundings, you won’t be happy. Dalai Lama inner-peace attitude hands The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self. Dalai Lama self inspirational men Afflictive emotions - our jealousy, anger, hatred, fear - can be put to an end. When you realize that these emotions are only temporary, that they always pass on like clouds in the sky, you also realize they can ultimately be abandoned. Dalai Lama emotional sky clouds Suffering increases your inner strength. Also, the wishing for suffering makes the suffering disappear. Dalai Lama inner-strength suffering wish Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics, whether we believe in God or karma, moral ethics is a code which everyone is able to pursue. Dalai Lama karma spiritual life The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness. Dalai Lama compassion humility life Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well. Dalai Lama mistake trying inspirational pain is inevitable,suffering is optional... we have bigger houses,but smaller families. More conveniences,but less time. We have knowledge,but less judgements; more experts,but more problems ; more medicines but less health. Dalai Lama medicine pain house If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry. Dalai Lama pain inspirational 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 If we can manage to refrain from harming others in our everyday actions and words, we can start to give more serious attention to actively doing good, and this can be a source of great joy and inner confidence. We can benefit others through our actions by being warm and generous toward them, by being charitable, and by helping those in need. Dalai Lama everyday joy giving
