The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion.
Dalai LamaI often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect.
Dalai LamaThe nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed on a sound basis, they not only remain, but they also increase. In fact, once properly developed, the mind's good qualities eventually increase indefinitely. Therefore spiritual practice brings us long-term happiness and inner strength.
Dalai LamaUntil you have the inner discipline that brings calmness of mind, external facilities and conditions will never bring the joy and happiness you seek. On the other hand, if you possess this inner quality, calmness of mind, a degree of stability within, even if you lack the various external factors that you would normally require to be happy, it will still be possible to live a happy and joyful life.
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