Compassion is something we can count on. Even if we face economic problems and our fortunes decline, we can still share our compassion with our fellow human beings. National and global economies are subject to many ups and downs, but through them all we can retain a compassionate attitude that will carry us through.
Dalai LamaWhether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.
Dalai LamaPatience as we wait to take action is a kind of compassionate mind. Impatience on the other hand can be a source of failure.
Dalai LamaIf there were really serious consequences if I did not accept, then of course I would do whatever was necessary. But in general I really prefer some freedom.
Dalai LamaSome consider me as a living Buddha. That's nonsense. That's silly. That's wrong. If they consider me a simple Buddhist monk, however, that's probably okay.
Dalai Lama