When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help.
Dalai LamaWe donโt need more money, we donโt need greater success or fame, we donโt need the perfect body or even the perfect mate-right now, at this very moment, we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.
Dalai LamaFor the moment a lot of attention is given to economic concerns, and these problems at hand easily eclipse all others. But the remedies proposed for these problems all come out of outmoded ways of thinking... The remedy? Compassion. The logical feeling that we find in ourselves if we search deeply enough that has to be exercised toward all other living creatures.
Dalai LamaTrue friendship develops not as a result of money or power but on the basis of genuine human affection.
Dalai LamaThe challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.
Dalai LamaI find that because of modern technological evolution and our global economy, and as a result of the great increase in population, our world has greatly changed: it has become much smaller. However, our perceptions have not evolved at the same pace; we continue to cling to old national demarcations and the old feelings of 'us' and 'them'.
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