"Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful to maintain a peace of mind because the main destroyer of a peaceful mind is anger."
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"Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain."
Dalai Lama"I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console."
Dalai Lama"Too much self-centered attitude, you see, brings, you see, isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering."
Dalai Lama"As a human being, anger is a part of our mind. Irritation also part of our mind. But you can do - anger come, go. Never keep in your sort of - your inner world, then create a lot of suspicion, a lot of distrust, a lot of negative things, more worry."
Dalai Lama"Sleep is the best meditation."
Dalai Lama"If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it."
Dalai Lama"My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium."
Dalai Lama"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."
Dalai Lama"Even an animal, if you show genuine affection, gradually trust develops... If you always showing bad face and beating, how can you develop friendship?"
Dalai Lama"My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese peoples is very essential."
Dalai Lama"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness."
Dalai Lama"It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come."
Dalai Lama"I think governments can't do much."
Dalai Lama"The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history."
Dalai Lama"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."
Dalai Lama"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
Dalai Lama"More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness."
Dalai Lama"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health."
Dalai Lama"I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe."
Dalai Lama"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way."
Dalai Lama"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."
Dalai Lama"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."
Dalai Lama"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
Dalai Lama"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."
Dalai Lama"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."
Dalai Lama"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace."
Dalai Lama"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision."
Dalai Lama"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
Dalai Lama"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."
Dalai Lama"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness."
Dalai Lama"Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion."
Dalai Lama"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."
Dalai Lama"The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman."
Dalai Lama"When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others."
Dalai Lama"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."
Dalai Lama"I think technology really increased human ability. But technology cannot produce compassion."
Dalai Lama"Logically, harmony must come from the heart... Harmony very much based on trust. As soon as use force, creates fear. Fear and trust cannot go together."
Dalai Lama"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day."
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