Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
Dalai LamaBecause the existing education system is oriented towards materialistic goals we need to pay special attention to inner values such as tolerance, forgiveness, love and compassion.
Dalai LamaIf your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy.
Dalai LamaMost of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.
Dalai LamaSome people get the impression that Buddhism talks too much about suffering. In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time. Similarly, the Buddhist is willing to sacrifice immediate comfort so that he or she can achieve lasting happiness.
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