If you the owner of the dog, really showing not just food but real affection, then dog very much appreciate. Isn't it?

The great benefit of science is that it can contribute tremendously to the alleviation of suffering at the physical level, but it is only through the cultivation of the qualities of the human heart and the transformation of our attitudes that we can begin to address and overcome our mental suffering...

I only escaped from Tibet because I feared my people would resort to desperate violence if the Chinese took me as their prisoner.

I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less.

If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations,you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.