“The ultimate source of happiness for self and others is compassion, concern for others and being of service to them.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
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Be honest
“Be honest, truthful and warm-hearted. Make compassion the basis of your determination.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Altruistic Motivation
“It’s not what work we choose to do, the crucial point is doing it with a positive and altruistic motivation.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Happier Future
“We have to cultivate a vision of a happier, more peaceful future and make the effort now to bring it about.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Caring for others
“Caring for others is the best way to fulfil our own interests. We are social animals; we need to be warm-hearted and to take care of others.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Basic Human Nature
“Some scientists have found evidence to show that basic human nature is compassionate. This is a really hopeful sign.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Non-Violence
“We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai lama
Positive Emotions
“Positive emotions like compassion and loving kindness engender in us a deep sense of peace and serenity, and benefit others as well.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
How to become a better human being?
The aim of spiritual practice is to transform and perfect our motivation and mental disposition, so we can become better human beings.
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Positive Qualities
“It is not enough simply to wish that love and compassion grow within us. We need a sustained effort to cultivate such positive qualities.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama