(195 quotes found)
“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
“I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultiv”
“Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.”
“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.”
“Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.”
“As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery… we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.”
“Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them.”
Tenzin Gyatso The 14th Dalai Lama
“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. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.”
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
