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Dali Lama And Inspiring Thoughts
Regardless of religious beliefs or views, it is hard to find anyone that does not find the Dali Lama reverent. Here are 15 nuggets of truth he has uttered over the years. Regardless of when they were stated, they still apply today.
Regardless of religious beliefs or views, it is hard to find anyone that does not find the Dali Lama reverent. Here are 15 nuggets of truth he has uttered over the years. Regardless of when they were stated, they still apply today.
1. I truly believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of change such as the present one come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of us to make the best use of our time to help create a happier world.
2. I myself feel, and also tell other Buddhists that the question of Nirvana will come later. There is not much hurry. If in day to day life you lead a good life, honesty, with love, with compassion, with less selfishness, then automatically it will lead to Nirvana.
3. I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.
4. I pray for a more friendly, more caring, and more understanding human family on this planet. To all who dislike suffering, who cherish lasting happiness, this is my heartfelt appeal.
5. With realization of one’s own potential and self confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.
6. The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.
7. Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.
8. My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
9. We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
10. I believe deeply that we must find, all of us together, a new spirituality.
11. There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
12. We must recognise that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity. That the happiness of one person or nation is the happiness of humanity.
13. For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it’s okay to remain a radical atheist, it’s absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart then no problem.
14. All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
15. Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
The hectic pace of life these days can lead one to miss the forest for the trees. Before you know it, the years will pass and you will wonder what happened. Apply these quotes to your life, and you can avoid this problem.