“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
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Religion
“All religions have the potential to create better human beings—but no one religion can claim supremacy over the other.”
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
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
How to find peace?
“If in day to day life you lead a good life, honestly, with love, compassion, and less selfishness, then automatically you will find peace.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Love
“The happiness of childhood, the calming of a child’s fears and the healthy development of its self-confidence depend directly upon love.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Value
“If human society loses the value of justice, compassion, and honesty, the next generation will face greater difficulties and more suffering.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama
Motivation
“Motivation is very important. We can show love, respect for others, and honesty in whatever we do to help humanity.”
His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama