Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama /ˈdɑːlaɪ ˈlɑːmə/, /ˌdælaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ is a monk of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Je Tsongkhapa. The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso...
NationalityTibetan
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth6 July 1935
CityTaktser, Tibet
way negative use
If you have a great deal of knowledge, but you're governed by negative emotions, then you tend to use your knowledge in negative ways. Therefore, while you are learning, don't forget the importance of warmheartedness.
distance loneliness self-confidence
Once we have a firm practice of compassion our state of mind becomes stronger which leads to inner peace, giving rise to self-confidence, which reduces fear. This makes for constructive members of the community. Self-centredness on the other hand leads to distance, suspicion, mistrust and loneliness, with unhappiness as the result.
compassion hands genuine
Genuine happiness and compassion go hand in hand.
lying needs foundation
The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence.
spiritual attitude people
The more adept we become at cultivating an altruistic attitude, the happier we will feel and the more comfortable will be the atmosphere around us. But if our emotions fluctuate wildly and we easily give in to hatred and jealousy, even our friends will avoid us. So even for people with no spiritual beliefs, it is important to have a peaceful mind.
inner-peace world individual
Peace in the world relies on individuals finding inner peace.
kindness reality keys
The key point is kindness. With kindness one will have inner peace. Through inner peace, world peace can one day be a reality.
kindness feelings nurture
The more you nurture a feeling of loving kindness, the happier and calmer you will be.
giving obstacles ifs
If you utilize obstacles properly, then they strengthen your courage, and they also give you more intelligence, more wisdom.
spiritual kindness enemy
The practicing of loving kindness toward one's enemy is the ultimate test of one's own spiritual attainment.
meaningful order space
So long as space remains, So long sentient beings' suffering remain, I will remain, In order to help, in order to serve... I am nothing but a servant to provide to others. So if you provide some happiness, some comfort to others, then your life becomes meaningful. If your life creates problems or suffering to others, then there's no meaning to your existence.
buddhism destiny hands
According to Buddhism, individuals are masters of their own destiny. And all living beings are believed to possess the nature of the Primordial Buddha Samantabhadra, the potential or seed of enlightenment, within them. So our future is in our own hands. What greater free will do we need?
genuine-friends chinese essentials
My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential.
teacher enemy
Our enemies are our greatest teachers.