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
new-year our-world years
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.
inspirational hate compassion
You must not hate those who do wrong or harmful things; but with compassion, you must do what you can to stop them — for they are harming themselves, as well as those who suffer from their actions.
inspirational life motivational
If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.
inspirational breathe cherish
As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all Beings.
heart aging ifs
If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.
mind benefits world
A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing the world.
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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.
independence emotion caught
When we are caught up in a destructive emotion, we lose one of our greatest assets: our independence.
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Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
life spiritual anger
The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger.
mind needs emotion
We need to understand how destructive emotions affect us and constructive emotions can help us, so that we can maintain our peace of mind.
life real confusion
If there is love, there is hope that one may have real families, real brotherhood, real equanimity, real peace. If the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education or material comfort you have, only suffering and confusion will ensue
wise kindness selfish
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.
giving-up matter happenings
Never give up. No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on around you, never give up.