675 Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV


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    When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present.

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    Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.

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    Ignorance is the source of hatred, and the way to get rid of ignorance is realization.

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    Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.

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    Good human qualities-honesty, sincerity, a good heart-cannot be bought with money, nor can they be produced my machines, but only by the mind itself. We can call this the inner light, or God’s blessing, or human qualitity. This is the essence of mankind.

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    When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighboring communities.

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    Infinite altruism is the basis of peace and happiness. If you want altruism, you must control hate and you must practice patience. The main teachers of patience are our enemies.

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