1.
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
Dalai Lama
If you feel you don't have the power to make an impact, try sleeping with a gnat.
2.
Man surprised me most about humanity.Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.
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3.
There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.
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'It is only on Today that one can Love, Believe, Act and most importantly Exist.'
4.
Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.
Dalai Lama
Do not think that because I am silent, I do not know; my composure should not be misconstrued as agreement or leniency. Reverence and forbearance are indicative of robustness, not feebleness.
5.
Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.
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Encourage those near and dear to you to soar, instill a sense of permanence and provide incentives for them to remain.
6.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
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Our primary ambition in this life is to assist others. And if you can't lend aid, at least don't harm them.
7.
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
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Preserve your serenity despite the conduct of others.
8.
Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
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A single optimistic contemplation in the a.m. can alter your entire day.
9.
Whether one is rich or poor, educated or illiterate, religious or nonbelieving, man or woman, black, white, or brown, we are all the same. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, we are all equal. We all share basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and love. We all aspire to happiness and we all shun suffering. Each of us has hopes, worries, fears, and dreams. Each of us wants the best for our family and loved ones. We all experience pain when we suffer loss and joy when we achieve what we seek. On this fundamental level, religion, ethnicity, culture, and language make no difference.
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10.
Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.
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11.
When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new.
Dalai Lama
When you communicate you are simply reiterating something already known. However, if you lend an ear you could pick up something fresh.
12.
When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.
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When you attribute your misfortunes to others, you will endure much anguish. When you understand that all of your experiences come from within, then tranquillity and contentment will be yours.
13.
We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.
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14.
If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use.
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If it's solvable, there is nothing to be concerned about, and if it is unsolvable, fretting will not help.
15.
Follow the three R's: - Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions.
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Abide by the three C's: - Consideration of self. - Consideration of others. - Accountability for all your deeds.
16.
The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.
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The globe does not require additional prosperous individuals. The world urgently necessitates more harmonizers, menders, repairers, narrators, and devotees of all sorts.
17.
Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show its opposite - love, compassion, tolerance and patience - not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person's anger will also diminish.
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18.
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
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Recall that the optimal connection is one in which your fondness for each other surpasses your dependence on each other.
19.
True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love and compassion, and by eliminating anger, selfishness and greed.
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Real joy derives from cultivating a serenity of the soul and satisfaction, which entails nurturing benevolence, fondness and sympathy, while eliminating rage, self-interest and avarice.
20.
Everyone wants a happy life without difficulties or suffering. We create many of the problems we face. No one intentionally creates problems, but we tend to be slaves to powerful emotions like anger, hatred and attachment that are based on misconceived projections about people and things. We need to find ways of reducing these emotions by eliminating the ignorance that underlies them and applying opposing forces.
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21.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
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This is my humble faith. There is no necessity for sanctuaries; no requirement for intricate doctrine. Our own intellect, our own soul is our holy place; the creed is benevolence.
22.
A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.
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Opacity engenders suspicion and deep trepidation.
23.
We are all here on this planet, as it were, as tourists. None of us can live here forever. The longest we might live is a hundred years. So while we are here we should try to have a good heart and to make something positive and useful of our lives. Whether we live just a few years or a whole century, it would be truly regrettable and sad if we were to spend that time aggravating the problems that afflict other people, animals, and the environment. The most important things is to be a good human being.
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24.
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
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The goal of our lives is to find contentment.
25.
If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others.
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If someone fails to grin at you, be kindhearted and proffer your own smile. Nobody craves a smile more than the one that is incapable of smiling to others.
26.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Dalai Lama
If you wish to bring joy to others, exhibit benevolence. If your aim is to be content, demonstrate kindness.
27.
Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they can, and the result is happiness. Love and compassion are beneficial both for you and others. Through your kindness to others, your mind and heart will open to peace.
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28.
A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility
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A soul overflowing with tenderness and benevolence is the key origin of inner might, fortitude, elation, and psychological serenity.
29.
Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
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Disseminate your wisdom. It is a path to achieving everlastingness.
30.
Giving material goods is one form of generosity, but one can extend an attitude of generosity into all one's behavior. Being kind, attentive, and honest in dealing with others, offering praise where it is due, giving comfort and advice where they are needed, and simply sharing one's time with someone - all these are forms of generosity, and they do not require any particular level of material wealth.
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31.
If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation
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32.
We often add to our pain and suffering by being overly sensitive, over-reacting to minor things, and sometimes taking things too personally.
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We frequently exacerbate our distress and anguish by being overly delicate, over-responding to trivial matters, and sometimes taking matters too deeply.
33.
Pain can change you, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom.
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Transmute suffering into knowledge.
34.
Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors.
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Contentment largely stems from our own frame of mind, rather than outside forces.
35.
The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.
Dalai Lama
The task at hand is to persuade individuals of the worth of sincerity, integrity, kindness and solicitude for others.
36.
Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
Dalai Lama
Recall that occasionally not obtaining what you desire can be an advantageous twist of fate.
37.
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.
Dalai Lama
When we display affection and benevolence towards others, it encourages a sense of being cherished and nurtured in them, while also cultivating inner bliss and tranquility within us.
38.
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.
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As a single grain of sand can create an infinite number of ripples in a pond, the consequences of individual behaviour can be far-reaching.
39.
If you have peace of mind, when you meet with problems and difficulties they won’t disturb your inner peace. You’ll be able to employ your human intelligence more effectively. But, if your mental state is disturbed, full of emotion, it is very difficult to cope with problems, because the mind that is full of emotion is biased, unable to see reality. So whatever you do will be unrealistic and naturally fail.
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40.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
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41.
If you don't love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.
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42.
If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.
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43.
Today, as we wish each other a Happy New Year, let us determine to be more sincere, compassionate, warm-hearted human beings, trying to make our world a more equal place. That way we'll actually make it a happy year.
Dalai Lama
44.
I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.
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45.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
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46.
Peace, in the sense of the absence of war, is of little value to someone who is dying of hunger or cold. It will not remove the pain of torture inflicted on a prisoner of conscience. It does not comfort those who have lost their loved ones in floods caused by senseless deforestation in a neighboring country. Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free.
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47.
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.
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48.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
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49.
Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.
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50.
Never give up. No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on around you, never give up.
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