All the joy the world contains has come through wishing happiness for others. All the misery the world contains has come through wanting pleasure for oneself. Is there need for lengthy explanation?
If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it.
Spend some time alone every day.
NEVER GIVE UPNo matter what is going onNever give upDevelop the heartToo much energy in your countryIs spent developing the mindInstead of the heartBe compassionateNot just to your friendsBut to every...
Contemplating this 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.
The purpose of our lives is to be happy-Dalai Lama
Compassion is the radicalism of our time.
I found, as every teacher does, that there is nothing like teaching to help one learn.
When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.
Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.
To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive a...
The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.
if we lose our human values by having everything mechanied, then machines will dictate our lives.
It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.
Happiness doesn't always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.
I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.
World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.
The various features and aspects of human life, such as longevity, good health, success, happiness, and so forth, which we consider desirable, are all dependent on kindness and a good heart.
If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.