Materialistic values cannot give us peace of mind. So we really need to focus on our inner values, our true humanity. Only this way can we have peace of mind—and more peace in our world.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Focus on Inner Values
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This is so true. We continue to find ways to avoid the indisputable truth of this and always come up empty. All the religions and spiritual practices of the world emphasise this. Surely, they can’t all be wrong! May we one day humble ourselves to accept the truth: our peace comes through the pursuit that enrich us from within and not from without.
Without a doubt. Looking outward, especially to material things or sense objects, allows them to control one’s happiness.
What the material world gives us is a temporary happiness, while the inner values gives us everlasting joy.