Dalai Lama Quotes About Inspiration
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Everyday, 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.
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Compassion is the radicalism of our time.
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Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance, it is difficult to get and maintain peace of mind.
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Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
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Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.
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My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness.
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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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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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I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.
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Basically we are all the same human beings with the same potential to be a good human being or a bad human being. The important thing is to realize the positive side and try to increase that; realize the negative side and try to reduce. That's the way.
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First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others.
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Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life.
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An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too.
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Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
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The most important benefit of patience consists in the way it acts as a powerful antidote to the affliction of anger.
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The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
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The truly good gaze upon everything with love and understanding.
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The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
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The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful in developing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood; a warm feeling of love and compassion for others.
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Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
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Love and kindness are the very basis of society. If we lose these feelings, society will face tremendous difficulties; the survival of humanity will be endangered.
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I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.
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Spend some time alone every day.
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If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.
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To the extent that our experience of suffering reminds us of what everyone else also endures, it serves as a powerful inspiration to practice compassion and avoid causing others pain. And to the extent that suffering awakens our empathy and causes us to connect with others, it serves as the basis of compassion and love.
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If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.
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