Patient acceptance is often considered a weak and passive response to problems that we do not have the power or courage to solve. In reality, however, being patient is far from being passive. There is nothing strong or courageous in reacting to hardship or insults with anger - all we are doing is being defeated by our delusions.
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoWhen we understand clearly that inner peace is the real source of happiness, and how, through spiritual practice, we can experience progressively deeper levels of inner peace, we will develop tremendous enthusiasm to practice
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoIf everyone practiced cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoPatience is a strength, not a weakness; and if by practicing patience we stop retaliating to harm and criticism, people will gradually come to understand that our real nature is very special
Geshe Kelsang GyatsoWe are all interconnected in a web of kindness from which it is impossible to separate ourself.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso