“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
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Optimism
“Optimism does not mean being blind to the actual reality of a situation. It means maintaining a positive spirit to continue to seek a solution to any given problem. And it means recognizing that any given situation has many different aspects—positive as well as problematic.”
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
Love
“Love is the absence of judgment.”
By His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Problem sharing is a problem-solving!
“Wherever you live, try to create a happy community. I pray that every human being, indeed every sentient being, should be happy. So, if you come across individuals facing problems, help them. Share their problems and try to bring them peace of mind.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Nature
“We can no longer keep exploiting the resources of this earth-the trees, the water and the minerals-without any care for the coming generations. It is common sense that we cannot survive if we keep working against nature. We must learn to live in harmony with nature.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Basic Human Values
“Everybody knows that love and compassion are important. Now the time has come when we’re experiencing the limitations of material values. We’re facing many unnecessary problems. So gradually we’re returning to our basic human values with a new appreciation.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
MOthers’ Day
“When we’re born, our mothers show us compassion. This is a natural response without which we wouldn’t survive. Our lives begin with an experience of kindness and compassion. Mothers’ Day is a good day to remember how important compassion can be.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Genuine affection
“The ability to smile seems to be unique to human beings. As social animals we need friends. Friendship is based on trust and trust grows when we show each other genuine affection. If we are honest, truthful and of service to others, we can also feel self-confident.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama