“As a human being I am committed to trying to share with others that we are social creatures, because of which, whether we are religious believers or not, we need a sense of concern for others’ well-being.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
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What really attracts friends?
“Fear and anxiety easily give way to anger and violence. The opposite of fear is trust, which, related to warm-heartedness, boosts our self-confidence. Compassion also reduces fear, reflecting as it does a concern for others’ well-being. This is what really attracts friends.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Value in life!
“What’s truly of value in life? what gives our lives meaning? We weren’t born to cause trouble or harm. To be of value, we must develop basic good human qualities—warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life will become happier and more meaningful.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Human Intelligence
“As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvellous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced by warm-heartedness it can be really creative and helpful. This is the context in which having moral principles is of such great value.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Cultivate Compassion
“In today’s world, despite ample material development, too many lack inner peace. One way to counter anger, jealousy and competitiveness is to cultivate non-violence and compassion towards others.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Human Face
“For me the best introduction is the human face. When I see two eyes, one mouth, one nose, I know I’m dealing with another human being like me. I’m like those young children who don’t care about their companions’ background so long as they smile and are willing to play.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Happy Mothers Day!
“”I often think of my mother as my first teacher of compassion. She was simple, uneducated, just a village farmer, but so kind-hearted – her kindness was unconditional. It is the love with which she nurtured me that is the core of the compassion I can find in myself & feel for others”. #MothersDay
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Love and compassion
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Compassion
Oneness of Humanity
“Every human activity can be infused with affection. Today, all 8 billion human beings have to live together, so a sense of the oneness of humanity is crucial. When people are motivated by compassion-honesty and truthfulness naturally come about leading to trust and friendship.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama