Scientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing the mind but they cannot completely ignore their physical needs. It is for this reason that I have always stressed the importance of combining both mental and the material approach to achieving happiness for humankind.
Dalai LamaThe cultivation of compassion is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, if our species is to survive.
Dalai LamaGenuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger
Dalai LamaTo be extremely self-centred, only interested in your own satisfaction, always brings negative consequences in the long run.
Dalai LamaIn my mind of course natural disaster like tsunami, and these things, also I think indirectly may relate to human behavior. But then major sort of problems actually they're due to a lack of moral principle.
Dalai LamaPeople often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility. I feel that's wrong; it can act as a barrier that just promotes a feeling of isolation from others. To overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness, your underlying attitude makes a tremendous difference - approaching others with the thought of compassion in your mind is the best way.
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