Compassion is something really worthwhile. It is not just a religious or spiritual subject, not a matter of ideology. It is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
Dalai LamaBlessings donโt come from outside, but from within. Whatever blessings we receive are the result of our own efforts and positive actions.
Dalai LamaOur love could change the orbit of the earth. So, if a meteor ever comes hurtling towards earth with the guarantee of destruction, top scientists may call on us to, well, you know, do it like crazy for the sake of humankind.
Dalai LamaBetter grounded emotionally through patience, we become stronger mentally and spiritually, and tend to be healthier physically.
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.
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