A positive legacy -
"The challenges I faced have given me the opportunity to become stronger. Similarly, although India has been free for more than 60 years, I feel there is still a need today for the kind of spirit that motivated the freedom fighters,” (“His Holiness the Dalai Lama Speaks about Non-violence and Ethical Values . . .”).
"At 16 years old I lost my freedom,
at 24 I lost my country, so over the last 60 years my life has been difficult."
"From my own limited experience I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion."
“The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. This helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life.”
“As long as we live in this world we are bound to encounter problems. If, at such times, we lose hope and become discouraged, we diminish our ability to face difficulties. If, on the other hand, we remember that it is not just ourselves but every one who has to undergo suffering, this more realistic perspective will increase our determination and capacity to overcome troubles. Indeed, with this attitude, each new obstacle can be seen as yet another valuable opportunity to improve our mind!”
“The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. This helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life.”
“As long as we live in this world we are bound to encounter problems. If, at such times, we lose hope and become discouraged, we diminish our ability to face difficulties. If, on the other hand, we remember that it is not just ourselves but every one who has to undergo suffering, this more realistic perspective will increase our determination and capacity to overcome troubles. Indeed, with this attitude, each new obstacle can be seen as yet another valuable opportunity to improve our mind!”
"Recently I met a group of scientists
in America who said that the rate of mental illness in their country was quite high, around twelve percent
of the population.
It became clear during our discussion that
the main cause of depression was not a lack of
material necessities but a deprivation of the
affection of the others."
the main cause of depression was not a lack of
material necessities but a deprivation of the
affection of the others."
“One thing seems clear to me: whether or not we are consciously aware of it, from the day we are born, the need for human affection is in our very blood . . . We should begin by removing the greatest hindrances to compassion: anger and hatred. As we all know, these are extremely powerful emotions and they can overwhelm our entire mind. Nevertheless, they can be controlled. If, however, they are not, these negative emotions will plague us - with no extra effort on their part! - and impede our quest for the happiness of a loving mind.
"Because we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister . . .
No matter how new the face, or how different the dress and behavior, there is no significant division between us and other people. It is foolish to dwell on external differences.”
"Ultimately, humanity is one and this small planet is our only home, If we are to protect this home of ours, each of us needs to experience a vivid sense of universal altruism. It is only this feeling that can remove the self-centered motives that cause people to deceive and misuse one another," (“Compassion and the Individual”).